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Herreshoff Family History

Herreshoff 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: Friedhoff, Kerkhoff, Westerhoff, Tegethoff, Benshoff, Heithoff

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Where is the Herreshoff family from?

You can see how Herreshoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herreshoff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Herreshoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Herreshoff family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Herreshoff's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Herreshoff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herreshoff 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 228 census records available for the last name Herreshoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herreshoff 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Herreshoff. 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 24 military records available for the last name Herreshoff. For the veterans among your Herreshoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herreshoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Herreshoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Herreshoff in 1966 was 86, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herreshoff 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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