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Heraux Family History

Heraux 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: Heroux, Leroux, Theroux, Hoerauf, Meaux, Reaux, Herard, Haux, Geroux

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Where is the Heraux family from?

You can see how Heraux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heraux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heraux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Heraux family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Heraux's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Heraux families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heraux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heraux ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Heraux. 67% of Heraux men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    67%
  • Cordonnier
    34%

What Heraux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Heraux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heraux 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Heraux. 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 4 military records available for the last name Heraux. For the veterans among your Heraux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heraux lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1995, in the United States, Heraux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heraux in 1991 was 67, and 29 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heraux 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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