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Herus Family History

Herus 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: Herms, Derus, Heras, Herod, Herbst, Heron, Hertz, Hees, Hermes, Cyrus

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Where is the Herus family from?

You can see how Herus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Herus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Herus families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Herus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Herus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herus 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 63 census records available for the last name Herus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herus 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Herus. 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 12 military records available for the last name Herus. For the veterans among your Herus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herus lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1981, in the United States, Herus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Herus in 1980 was 69, and 72 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herus 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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