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Herer Family History

Herer 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: Herder, Heyer, Herr, Heier, Herzer, Heber, Herek, Heger, Heer, Sherer

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Where is the Herer family from?

You can see how Herer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Herer families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Herer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herer 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 Herer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herer. 25% of Herer men worked as a Manager and 25% of Herer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herer were Fireman and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Fireman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Beauty Operator
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Herer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Herer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herer 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Herer. 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 122 military records available for the last name Herer. For the veterans among your Herer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Herer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Herer in 1962 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herer 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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