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Hereth Family History

Hereth Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Harihard composed of the elements hari heri ‘army’ + hard ‘strong hardy’.

Habitational name from a place called Herreth near Bamberg Bavaria.

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


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Where is the Hereth family from?

You can see how Hereth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hereth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hereth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Hereth families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Hereth's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hereth families in 1911.
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What did your Hereth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hereth. 24% of Hereth men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hereth women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Mill Hand
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hereth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hereth 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Hereth. 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 544 military records available for the last name Hereth. For the veterans among your Hereth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hereth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hereth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hereth in 1963 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hereth 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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