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Herreras Family History

Herreras 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: Herrera, Ferrera, Barreras, Herres, Carreras, Herrero, Herbers

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Where is the Herreras family from?

You can see how Herreras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herreras family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herreras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Herreras families living in Louisiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Herreras's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Herreras families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herreras 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 Herreras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plasterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herreras. 50% of Herreras men worked as a Plasterer.

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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

  • Plasterer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Herreras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Herreras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herreras 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Herreras. 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 48 military records available for the last name Herreras. For the veterans among your Herreras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herreras lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Herreras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Herreras in 1970 was 71, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herreras 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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