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Herra Family History

Herra Surname Meaning

Spanish: unexplained. This surname is most common in Costa Rica.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Herra family from?

You can see how Herra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Herra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Herra families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herra's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Herra families in 1911.
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What did your Herra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herra. 46% of Herra men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Herra women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Route Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Herra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herra 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 581 immigration records available for the last name Herra. 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 171 military records available for the last name Herra. For the veterans among your Herra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herra lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Herra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Herra in 1966 was 85, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herra 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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