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Herrison Family History

Herrison Surname Meaning

see Harrison.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Herrison family from?

You can see how Herrison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herrison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herrison families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Herrison families living in Norfolk. This was about 27% of all the recorded Herrison's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Herrison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herrison 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 Herrison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Herrison. 100% of Herrison 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Herrison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrison 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 507 immigration records available for the last name Herrison. 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 131 military records available for the last name Herrison. For the veterans among your Herrison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herrison lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herrison 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herrison

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