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Heries Family History

Heries 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: Hermes, Herres, Fries, Hees, Ries, Herder, Terres, Herre, Herren

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Where is the Heries family from?

You can see how Heries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heries family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heries families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Heries family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Heries's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Heries families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heries surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heries ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heries. 100% of Heries women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Heries. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heries 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Heries. 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 Heries. For the veterans among your Heries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heries lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heries 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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