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Heros Family History

Heros 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: Herod, Heron, Hero, Herms, Eros, Heras, Herbst, Boros, Hertz, Herzog

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Where is the Heros family from?

You can see how Heros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heros family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Heros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Heros families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Heros's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heros families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heros 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 165 census records available for the last name Heros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heros 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Heros. 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 37 military records available for the last name Heros. For the veterans among your Heros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heros lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Heros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Heros in 1978 was 66, and 79 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heros 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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