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Herlehy Family History

Herlehy 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: Herlihy, Herley, Henley, Harley, Berley, Hurley, Healey, Verley

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Where is the Herlehy family from?

You can see how Herlehy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlehy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Herlehy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Herlehy families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Herlehy's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Herlehy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herlehy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Herlehy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Watchman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herlehy. 100% of Herlehy men worked as a Watchman and 67% of Herlehy women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Watchman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Herlehy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herlehy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlehy 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Herlehy. 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 213 military records available for the last name Herlehy. For the veterans among your Herlehy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herlehy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Herlehy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Herlehy in 1962 was 70, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herlehy 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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