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Heras Family History

Heras Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from one of the three places called Heras in Cáceres (Extremadura) Santander (Cantabria) and especially in Guadalajara.

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


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Where is the Heras family from?

You can see how Heras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heras family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Heras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Heras families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Heras's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heras families in 1911.
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What did your Heras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heras. 30% of Heras men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Heras women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Barber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Heras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heras 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Heras. 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 140 military records available for the last name Heras. For the veterans among your Heras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heras lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Heras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Heras in 1964 was 82, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heras

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heras 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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