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Heris Family History

Heris 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: Heis, Peris, Herms, Herin, Heras, Reis, Lewis, Herod, Boris, Herbst

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Where is the Heris family from?

You can see how Heris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heris family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Heris families living in British Columbia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Heris's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Heris families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heris 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 Heris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heris. 60% of Heris men worked as a Painter and 100% of Heris women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Painter
    60%
  • Electrician
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Heris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Heris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heris 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Heris. 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 40 military records available for the last name Heris. For the veterans among your Heris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heris lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Heris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Heris in 1966 was 86, and 87 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heris 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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