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Herringer Family History

Herringer Name 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: Heringer, Berringer, Herlinger, Ferringer, Gerringer, Derringer

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Where is the Herringer family from?

You can see how Herringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herringer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Herringer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Herringer families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Herringer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herringer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herringer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herringer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Finisher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Herringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herringer 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Herringer. 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 242 military records available for the last name Herringer. For the veterans among your Herringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herringer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Herringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Herringer in 1965 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

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