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Herriman Family History

Herriman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Harriman.

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


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Where is the Herriman family from?

You can see how Herriman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herriman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herriman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Herriman families living in Shropshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Herriman's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Herriman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herriman 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 Herriman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Herriman. 40% of Herriman men worked as a General Farm Labourer and 87% of Herriman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herriman were Cowman and Domestic Servant.

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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 Farm Labourer
    40%
  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Cowman
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

What Herriman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Herriman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herriman 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Herriman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Herriman. For the veterans among your Herriman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herriman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Herriman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Herriman in 1950 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herriman 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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