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Heriot Family History

Heriot Surname Meaning

Scottish (Midlothian): variant of Harriott.

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


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Where is the Heriot family from?

You can see how Heriot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heriot family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heriot families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 27 Heriot families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Heriot's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heriot families in 1891.
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What did your Heriot ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heriot. 75% of Heriot 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
    75%
  • Private Means
    25%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Heriot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heriot 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Heriot. 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 996 military records available for the last name Heriot. For the veterans among your Heriot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heriot lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Heriot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heriot in 1964 was 92, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heriot 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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