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Heredia Family History

Heredia Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of various places for example in the province of Araba/Álava Basque Country so named from the plural of Late Latin heredium ‘hereditary estate’

(a derivative of heres) i.e. one that could be passed on to the heirs of its tenant instead of reverting to the overlord.

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


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Where is the Heredia family from?

You can see how Heredia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heredia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heredia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Heredia families living in New Mexico. This was about 57% of all the recorded Heredia's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Heredia families in 1880.
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What did your Heredia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heredia. 50% of Heredia men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Heredia women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heredia were Truck Driver and Costurera.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Labrador
    7%
  • Ranch Labor
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Servant
    20%
  • Canner
    20%
  • Costurera
    14%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Heredia. 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 847 military records available for the last name Heredia. For the veterans among your Heredia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heredia lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Heredia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Heredia in 1952 was 47, and 71 in 2004.

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