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Heryla Family History

Heryla 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: Perla, Herold, Perala, Herda, Merola, Herrle, Heyl, Herlan, Peryea

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Where is the Heryla family from?

You can see how Heryla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heryla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heryla family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heryla's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Heryla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heryla 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 Heryla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heryla. 72% of Heryla men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Pot Wacker
    29%

What Heryla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Heryla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heryla 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Heryla. 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 55 military records available for the last name Heryla. For the veterans among your Heryla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heryla lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Heryla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Heryla in 1966 was 66, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heryla 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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