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Herridge Name Meaning

English (southern): habitational name from Herridges in Pauntley (Gloucestershire) or Highridge in King's Nympton (Devon). The Gloucestershire placename may derive from Old English (ge)hæg ‘fence enclosure’ + hrycg ‘ridge’ or while the Devon placename comes from an uncertain initial element + Old English hrycg.

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


Similar surnames: Surridge, Burridge, Herriott, Akridge, Claridge, Corbridge, Herring

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Where is the Herridge family from?

You can see how Herridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Herridge families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Herridge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herridge families in 1911.
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What did your Herridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Herridge. 30% of Herridge men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    30%
  • Gard
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Herridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herridge 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 Herridge. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Herridge. For the veterans among your Herridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herridge lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Herridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Herridge in 1962 was 68, and 74 in 2004.

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