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Heringson Family History

Heringson 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: Herington, Henington, Herrington, Hingson, Hemmingson, Hedrington

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Where is the Heringson family from?

You can see how Heringson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heringson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Heringson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Heringson family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Heringson's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Heringson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heringson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Heringson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heringson 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Heringson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Heringson. For the veterans among your Heringson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heringson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Heringson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Heringson in 1968 was 79, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heringson 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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