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Herriage Family History

Herriage Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Herridge. This surname is found mainly in TX.

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


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Where is the Herriage family from?

You can see how Herriage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herriage family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Herriage families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Herriage families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Herriage's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Herriage families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herriage 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 Herriage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herriage. 32% of Herriage men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Herriage women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herriage were Farm Laborer and Clerical.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Attendant
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerical
    50%

What Herriage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 649 census records available for the last name Herriage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herriage 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Herriage. 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 125 military records available for the last name Herriage. For the veterans among your Herriage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herriage lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Herriage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Herriage in 1953 was 41, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herriage

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herriage 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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