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Herriat Family History

Herriat 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: Herritt, Herrick, Herriott, Herring, Merritt, Herran, Herrin, Herrig

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Where is the Herriat family from?

You can see how Herriat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herriat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Herriat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Herriat family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herriat's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Herriat families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Herriat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herriat 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Herriat. 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 2 military records available for the last name Herriat. For the veterans among your Herriat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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