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Herred Family History

Herred 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: Herre, Herren, Herreid, Herres, Herrel, Herrod, Herod, Hermes, Herder

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Where is the Herred family from?

You can see how Herred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herred family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Herred families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Herred family living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Herred's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Herred families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herred 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 Herred family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Herred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herred 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Herred. 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 21 military records available for the last name Herred. For the veterans among your Herred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herred lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Herred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Herred in 1980 was 92, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herred 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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