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Herins Family History

Herins 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: Hering, Herink, Heins, Hewins, Herin, Kerins, Heron, Herring, Hermes

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Where is the Herins family from?

You can see how Herins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Herins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Herins families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Herins's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Herins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Herins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herins 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Herins. 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 9 military records available for the last name Herins. For the veterans among your Herins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herins lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herins 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herins

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