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Heraut Family History

Heraut 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: Herbst, Haut, Herdt, Kraut, Hoerauf, Straut, Traut, Henault, Herst

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Where is the Heraut family from?

You can see how Heraut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heraut family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Heraut families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Heraut families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Heraut's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Heraut families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heraut 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 40 census records available for the last name Heraut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heraut 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Heraut. 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 21 military records available for the last name Heraut. For the veterans among your Heraut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heraut lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1987, in the United States, Heraut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Heraut in 1973 was 96, and 76 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heraut 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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