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Herington Family History

Herington Surname Meaning

English: variant of Harrington or Herrington.

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


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Where is the Herington family from?

You can see how Herington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 48 Herington families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Herington's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herington families in 1911.
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What did your Herington ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Weaver and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Herington. 50% of Herington men worked as a Weaver and 100% of Herington women worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Weaver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Herington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herington 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 637 immigration records available for the last name Herington. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Herington. For the veterans among your Herington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herington lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Herington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Herington in 1956 was 61, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herington 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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