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Herisson Family History

Herisson 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: Nerison, Herson, Persson, Eriksson, Henrikson, Herbison, Hewitson

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Where is the Herisson family from?

You can see how Herisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herisson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Herisson families were found in USA in 1840, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Herisson family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Herisson's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Herisson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herisson 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 143 census records available for the last name Herisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herisson 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Herisson. 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 30 military records available for the last name Herisson. For the veterans among your Herisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herisson lifespan?

Average Herisson life expectancy in 1977 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herisson 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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