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Heric Family History

Heric 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: Eric, Hemric, Herin, Herod, Herrick, Heron, Hertz, Herre, Helin, Erie

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Where is the Heric family from?

You can see how Heric families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heric family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Heric families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Heric families living in British Columbia. This was about 31% of all the recorded Heric's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Heric families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heric 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 Heric ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heric. 100% of Heric men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Heric women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Heric family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 920 census records available for the last name Heric. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heric 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Heric. 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 235 military records available for the last name Heric. For the veterans among your Heric ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heric lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heric life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Heric in 1963 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heric

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heric 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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