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Heraty Family History

Heraty Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Harrity.

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


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Where is the Heraty family from?

You can see how Heraty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heraty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heraty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Heraty families living in Lancashire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Heraty's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heraty families in 1891.
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What did your Heraty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heraty. 50% of Heraty men worked as a Farm Labourer and 89% of Heraty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heraty were General Labourer and Incapacitated Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Incapacitated Household Duties
    12%

What Heraty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heraty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heraty 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 856 immigration records available for the last name Heraty. 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 410 military records available for the last name Heraty. For the veterans among your Heraty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heraty lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heraty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Heraty in 1963 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heraty 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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