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Heraks Family History

Heraks 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: Heras, Hermes, Herek, Deras, Veras, Horak, Herres, Herms, Herard

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Where is the Heraks family from?

You can see how Heraks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heraks family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Heraks families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Heraks families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Heraks's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heraks families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heraks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Heraks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heraks 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Heraks. 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 Heraks. For the veterans among your Heraks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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