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Heringhty Family History

Heringhty Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hering, Heringer, Hemingway, Geraghty, Herington, Leighty, Height

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Where is the Heringhty family from?

You can see how Heringhty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heringhty family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1871. The most Heringhty families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Heringhty families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heringhty's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Heringhty families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Heringhty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heringhty census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Heringhty. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Heringhty. For the veterans among your Heringhty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heringhty lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heringhty ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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