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Heritier Family History

Heritier 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: Heringer, Herter, Heitner, Hertler, Heiter, Verdier, Ferrier

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Where is the Heritier family from?

You can see how Heritier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heritier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Heritier families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Heritier families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Heritier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heritier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heritier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Heritier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Heritier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heritier 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Heritier. 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 104 military records available for the last name Heritier. For the veterans among your Heritier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heritier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heritier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Heritier in 1963 was 72, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heritier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heritier 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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