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Herelin Family History

Herelin 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: Berlin, Merlin, Helin, Berezin, Serlin, Herling, Heredia, Perlin

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Where is the Herelin family from?

You can see how Herelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herelin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Herelin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Herelin families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Herelin's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Herelin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Herelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herelin 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Herelin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Herelin. For the veterans among your Herelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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