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Herraghty Family History

Herraghty 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: Geraghty, Herrity, Heraty, Herriott, Hergott, Serrato, Heaphy

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Where is the Herraghty family from?

You can see how Herraghty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herraghty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Herraghty families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 9 Herraghty families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Herraghty's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Herraghty families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herraghty 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 250 census records available for the last name Herraghty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herraghty 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Herraghty. 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 31 military records available for the last name Herraghty. For the veterans among your Herraghty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herraghty lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Herraghty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Herraghty in 1976 was 32, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herraghty 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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