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Herriotts Family History

Herriotts 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: Herriott, Merritts, Harriott, Herritt, Merriott, Merritt, Hergott

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Where is the Herriotts family from?

You can see how Herriotts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herriotts family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Herriotts families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Herriotts families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herriotts's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Herriotts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herriotts 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 Herriotts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Herriotts. 100% of Herriotts 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%

What Herriotts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Herriotts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herriotts 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Herriotts. 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 203 military records available for the last name Herriotts. For the veterans among your Herriotts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herriotts lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Herriotts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Herriotts in 1968 was 82, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herriotts 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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