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Heriott Family History

Heriott 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: Herriott, Hergott, Heriot, Hewitt, Hiott, Perrott, Meritt, Theriot

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Where is the Heriott family from?

You can see how Heriott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heriott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heriott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Heriott family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heriott's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Heriott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heriott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Heriott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heriott 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Heriott. 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 45 military records available for the last name Heriott. For the veterans among your Heriott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heriott lifespan?

Average Heriott life expectancy in 1981 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heriott 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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