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Herrey Family History

Herrey 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: Herre, Herren, Herres, Herrel, Herley, Hersey, Hervey, Berrey, Henry

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Where is the Herrey family from?

You can see how Herrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Herrey families living in Quebec. This was about 46% of all the recorded Herrey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Herrey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herrey 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 Herrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Herrey. 50% of Herrey men worked as a Journalier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    50%

What Herrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 981 census records available for the last name Herrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrey 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Herrey. 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 86 military records available for the last name Herrey. For the veterans among your Herrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herrey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Herrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Herrey in 1967 was 83, and 73 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herrey 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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