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Hererra Family History

Hererra 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: Herrera, Heredia, Pereira, Perera, Becerra, Pereyra, Serra, Guerra

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Where is the Hererra family from?

You can see how Hererra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hererra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hererra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Hererra families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Hererra's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hererra families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hererra 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 Hererra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hererra. 69% of Hererra men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Hererra women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hererra were Wage Hand and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    69%
  • Common Laborer
    7%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Wage Hand
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Seamstress
    9%

What Hererra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hererra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hererra 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Hererra. 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 65 military records available for the last name Hererra. For the veterans among your Hererra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hererra lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Hererra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hererra in 1971 was 29, and 44 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hererra 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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