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Herrett Family History

Herrett Name Meaning

see Herriott (1).

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


Similar surnames: Berrett, Ferrett, Errett, Perrett, Merrett, Herritt, Jerrett, Verrett

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Where is the Herrett family from?

You can see how Herrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herrett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 17 Herrett families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 47% of all the recorded Herrett's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Herrett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herrett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Herrett. 100% of Herrett men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Herrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrett 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Herrett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 372 military records available for the last name Herrett. For the veterans among your Herrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herrett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Herrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Herrett in 1963 was 82, and 73 in 2004.

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