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Herrald Family History

Herrald Surname Meaning

see Herald.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Herrald family from?

You can see how Herrald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herrald family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herrald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Herrald families living in Sussex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Herrald's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Herrald families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herrald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Herrald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herrald. 34% of Herrald men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Herrald women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Silk Worker
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Herrald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Herrald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrald 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Herrald. 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 308 military records available for the last name Herrald. For the veterans among your Herrald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herrald lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Herrald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Herrald in 1969 was 86, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herrald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herrald 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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