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Herriron Family History

Herriron 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: Herron, Herrin, Herrero, Harrison, Herbison, Henrion, Hearron

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Where is the Herriron family from?

You can see how Herriron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herriron family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Herriron families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Herriron's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Herriron families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herriron 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 2 census records available for the last name Herriron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herriron 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Herriron. 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 11 military records available for the last name Herriron. For the veterans among your Herriron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herriron lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1982, in the United States, Herriron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Herriron in 1968 was 66, and 81 in 1982.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herriron 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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