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Heruth Family History

Heruth 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: Hereth, Hertz, Ruth, Heath, Herfurth, Herdt, Horth, Huth, Hersch

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heruth 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 Heruth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heruth. 100% of Heruth men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Heruth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heruth 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Heruth. 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 75 military records available for the last name Heruth. For the veterans among your Heruth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heruth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Heruth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Heruth in 1964 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heruth 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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