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Herion Family History

Herion 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: Heron, Herron, Herson, Hernon, Hermon, Henrion, Heriot, Henion, Herin

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Where is the Herion family from?

You can see how Herion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Herion families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Herion families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Herion's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Herion families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herion 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 Herion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herion. 44% of Herion men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Herion women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herion were Clerk and Inspector.

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Foreman
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Inspector
    50%

What Herion family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herion 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Herion. 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 399 military records available for the last name Herion. For the veterans among your Herion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herion lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Herion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Herion in 1956 was 46, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herion 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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