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Herans Family History

Herans 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: Kerans, Hermans, Heras, Heron, Hermes, Means, Krans, Hans, Horan

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Where is the Herans family from?

You can see how Herans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herans family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Herans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Herans family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Herans's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Herans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herans 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 94 census records available for the last name Herans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herans 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Herans. 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 8 military records available for the last name Herans. For the veterans among your Herans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herans lifespan?

Average Herans life expectancy in 2001 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herans 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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