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Heroux Family History

Heroux Surname Meaning

French (Héroux): from the ancient Germanic personal name Hariwulf composed of the elements heri hari ‘army’ + wulf ‘wolf’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Heroux family from?

You can see how Heroux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heroux family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heroux families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Heroux families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heroux's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Heroux families in 1891.
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What did your Heroux ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heroux. 100% of Heroux women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Heroux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heroux 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 984 immigration records available for the last name Heroux. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heroux. For the veterans among your Heroux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heroux lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Heroux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Heroux in 1959 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heroux 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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