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Herila Family History

Herila 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: Perla, Merida, Hermida, Hering, Herold, Perala, Heil, Merica, Herda

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Where is the Herila family from?

You can see how Herila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Herila families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Herila's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Herila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herila 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 Herila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herila. 34% of Herila men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Baker
    34%

What Herila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Herila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herila 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Herila. 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 24 military records available for the last name Herila. For the veterans among your Herila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herila lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Herila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Herila in 1969 was 62, and 79 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herila

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herila 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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