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Herier Family History

Herier 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, Heier, Herzer, Herter, Herner, Herber, Berner, Heller, Helder

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Where is the Herier family from?

You can see how Herier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Herier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Herier families living in Quebec. This was about 38% of all the recorded Herier's in Canada. Quebec and 1 other province had the highest population of Herier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herier 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 Herier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herier. 43% of Herier men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • First Rig
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Herier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Herier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herier 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Herier. 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 25 military records available for the last name Herier. For the veterans among your Herier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Herier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Herier in 1965 was 71, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herier 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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