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Heraldson Family History

Heraldson 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: Haraldson, Tharaldson, Haroldson, Haralson, Erlandson, Herson

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Where is the Heraldson family from?

You can see how Heraldson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heraldson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Heraldson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Heraldson families living in Mississippi. This was about 33% of all the recorded Heraldson's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Heraldson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heraldson 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 299 census records available for the last name Heraldson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heraldson 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Heraldson. 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 37 military records available for the last name Heraldson. For the veterans among your Heraldson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heraldson lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Heraldson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Heraldson in 1986 was 68, and 40 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heraldson 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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