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Herode Family History

Herode 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: Herod, Herde, Rode, Heron, Jerome, Herder, Herre, Herdt, Verde, Herd

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Where is the Herode family from?

You can see how Herode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herode family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Herode family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herode's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Herode families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herode 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 57 census records available for the last name Herode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herode 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Herode. 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 12 military records available for the last name Herode. For the veterans among your Herode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herode lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2004, in the United States, Herode life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Herode in 1989 was 65, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herode 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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