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Herrian Family History

Herrian 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: Herran, Herrin, Herrman, Therrian, Herriman, Berrian, Terrian

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Where is the Herrian family from?

You can see how Herrian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herrian family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Herrian families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 2 Herrian families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Herrian's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Herrian families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herrian 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 Herrian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herrian. 53% of Herrian men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Herrian women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herrian were Truck Driver and Janitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Janitress
    34%

What Herrian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Herrian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrian 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Herrian. 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 101 military records available for the last name Herrian. For the veterans among your Herrian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herrian lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Herrian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Herrian in 1963 was 46, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herrian 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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