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Herritt Family History

Herritt Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Herriott.

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


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Where is the Herritt family from?

You can see how Herritt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herritt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herritt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 19 Herritt families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Herritt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herritt families in 1911.
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What did your Herritt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Herritt. 64% of Herritt men 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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Student
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Herritt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herritt 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 684 immigration records available for the last name Herritt. 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 582 military records available for the last name Herritt. For the veterans among your Herritt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herritt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Herritt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Herritt in 1962 was 89, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herritt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herritt 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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