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Herval Family History

Herval 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: Horvat, Herman, Herran, Zervas, Herfel, Herpel, Herbel, Belval

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Where is the Herval family from?

You can see how Herval families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herval family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Herval families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Herval families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Herval's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Herval families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Herval. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herval 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Herval. 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 military records available for the last name Herval. For the veterans among your Herval ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herval lifespan?

Average Herval life expectancy in 1978 was 100 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herval 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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