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Herry Family History

Herry Surname Meaning

Variant of Henry from a common Middle English pronunciation Herry with assimilation of -nr- to -rr-.

See also Harry.

There may have been some confusion with Harre.

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


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Where is the Herry family from?

You can see how Herry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 79 Herry families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Herry's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herry 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 Herry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Herry. 100% of Herry men worked as a Bank Clerk and 87% of Herry 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

  • Bank Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Domestic
    14%

What Herry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Herry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herry 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Herry. 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 802 military records available for the last name Herry. For the veterans among your Herry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herry lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Herry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Herry in 1965 was 79, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herry 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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