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Herie Family History

Herie 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: Herre, Erie, Helie, Serie, Herde, Horie, Henrie, Herne, Herin, Hare

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Where is the Herie family from?

You can see how Herie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Herie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Herie families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Herie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Herie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Herie. 100% of Herie men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Herie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Herie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herie 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Herie. 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 58 military records available for the last name Herie. For the veterans among your Herie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Herie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Herie in 1963 was 78, and 80 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herie 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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