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Herrold Family History

Herrold Surname Meaning

English: variant of Herald. This surname has now died out in Britain.

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


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Where is the Herrold family from?

You can see how Herrold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herrold family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herrold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Herrold families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herrold's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herrold families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herrold 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 Herrold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herrold. 28% of Herrold men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Herrold women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herrold were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Stenographer
    9%

What Herrold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Herrold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrold 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Herrold. 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 Herrold. For the veterans among your Herrold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herrold lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Herrold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Herrold in 1955 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herrold 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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