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Herres Family History

Herres Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from a short form of the personal name Heinrich. In Germany this surname was Latinized as Henrici.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Herres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herres family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herres families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Herres families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Herres's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herres families in 1891.
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What did your Herres ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Herres. 100% of Herres women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Herres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herres 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Herres. 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 416 military records available for the last name Herres. For the veterans among your Herres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herres lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Herres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Herres in 1960 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herres 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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