This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Herou family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Herou Family History

Herou 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, Gerou, Hero, Heroux, Hertz, Herzog, Mero, Gero, Leroy

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Herou family from?

You can see how Herou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herou family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Herou family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Herou's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herou families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herou surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Herou ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Herou. 100% of Herou men worked as a Journalier.

View Census Data for Herou | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Herou family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Herou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herou census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Herou

Passenger Lists

There are 68 immigration records available for the last name Herou. 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.

View all Herou immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Herou. For the veterans among your Herou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Herou military records

You've only scratched the surface of Herou family history

Discover More

What is the average Herou lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1998, in the United States, Herou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Herou in 1961 was 47, and 88 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herou

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herou 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Herou family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial