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Herrod Family History

Herrod Surname Meaning

English: variant of Herod.

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


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Where is the Herrod family from?

You can see how Herrod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herrod family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herrod families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 162 Herrod families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Herrod's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Herrod families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herrod 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 Herrod ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Herrod. 100% of Herrod men worked as a Coal Hewer and 84% of Herrod 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

  • Coal Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • House Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

What Herrod family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Herrod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrod 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Herrod. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Herrod. For the veterans among your Herrod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herrod lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Herrod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Herrod in 1954 was 54, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herrod

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herrod 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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