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Herlahy Family History

Herlahy 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: Herlihy, Herlache, Herley, Herlan, Heraty, Hillary, Henley, Harland

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Where is the Herlahy family from?

You can see how Herlahy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlahy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Herlahy families living in Massachusetts. This was about 80% of all the recorded Herlahy's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Herlahy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Herlahy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlahy 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Herlahy. 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 10 military records available for the last name Herlahy. For the veterans among your Herlahy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herlahy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herlahy 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herlahy

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