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Herrin Family History

Herrin Surname Meaning

English: variant of Herring. French: rare variant of Herin.

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


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Where is the Herrin family from?

You can see how Herrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herrin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herrin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Herrin families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Herrin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herrin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herrin 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 Herrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Draper and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Herrin. 100% of Herrin men worked as a Draper and 91% of Herrin 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Draper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Collar Machinist stitcher
    10%

What Herrin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Herrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Herrin. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Herrin. For the veterans among your Herrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herrin lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Herrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Herrin in 1947 was 25, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herrin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herrin 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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