This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Heritte family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Heritte Family History

Heritte 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: Hewitt, Heritage, Averitte, Lerette, Heriot, Meritt, Herritt, Hertle

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Heritte family from?

You can see how Heritte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heritte family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heritte families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Heritte family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heritte's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Heritte families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heritte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Heritte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Heritte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heritte census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Heritte

Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Heritte. 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.

View all Heritte immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Heritte. For the veterans among your Heritte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Heritte military records

You've only scratched the surface of Heritte family history

Discover More

What is the average Heritte lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heritte 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heritte

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Heritte family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial