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Herein Family History

Herein 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: Herrin, Herbin, Herpin, Herin, Heron, Berlin, Herring, Haren, Merlin

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Where is the Herein family from?

You can see how Herein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Herein families living in Washington. This was about 44% of all the recorded Herein's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Herein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herein 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 286 census records available for the last name Herein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herein 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Herein. 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 15 military records available for the last name Herein. For the veterans among your Herein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herein lifespan?

Average Herein life expectancy in 2004 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herein 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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