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Herrett Family History

Herrett Surname Meaning

see Herriott (1).

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


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Where is the Herrett family from?

You can see how Herrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herrett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Herrett families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Herrett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herrett families in 1891.
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What did your Herrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Herrett. 50% of Herrett men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Herrett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herrett were Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Laundress
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Worker
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Herrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrett 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Herrett. 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 372 military records available for the last name Herrett. For the veterans among your Herrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herrett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Herrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Herrett in 1963 was 82, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herrett 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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