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Hereghty Family History

Hereghty 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: Geraghty, Hergott, Hershey, Hereth, Heneghan, Herlihy, Beeghly

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Where is the Hereghty family from?

You can see how Hereghty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hereghty family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Hereghty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hereghty families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hereghty's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hereghty families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Hereghty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hereghty 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Hereghty. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hereghty. For the veterans among your Hereghty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hereghty lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Hereghty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hereghty in 1979 was 67, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hereghty 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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