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Herriott Family History

Herriott Surname Meaning

English (Sussex): variant of Harriott.

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


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Where is the Herriott family from?

You can see how Herriott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herriott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herriott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 172 Herriott families living in Sussex. This was about 37% of all the recorded Herriott's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Herriott families in 1891.
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What did your Herriott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Herriott. 24% of Herriott men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Herriott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herriott were Flint Glass Cutter and Domestic.

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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 Labourer
    24%
  • Builders Labourer
    18%
  • Jobbing Gardener
    12%
  • Flint Glass Cutter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Herriott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herriott 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 Herriott. 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 Herriott. For the veterans among your Herriott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herriott lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Herriott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Herriott in 1942 was 26, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herriott 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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