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Herrig Family History

Herrig Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places called Herrig in the Rhineland or from Herringen in Westphalia. See also Herring.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Herrig family from?

You can see how Herrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herrig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Herrig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Herrig family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herrig's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Herrig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herrig 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 Herrig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Herrig. 100% of Herrig women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Herrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrig 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 485 immigration records available for the last name Herrig. 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 583 military records available for the last name Herrig. For the veterans among your Herrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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