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Herlehey Family History

Herlehey 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: Hershey, Herlihy, Herley, Henley, Harley, Berley, Hurley, Healey

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Where is the Herlehey family from?

You can see how Herlehey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlehey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Herlehey families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Herlehey families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Herlehey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Herlehey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herlehey 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 184 census records available for the last name Herlehey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlehey 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Herlehey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Herlehey. For the veterans among your Herlehey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herlehey lifespan?

Average Herlehey life expectancy in 1999 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herlehey 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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