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Herro Family History

Herro Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from a place called Hierro in León so named from hierro ‘iron’.

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


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Where is the Herro family from?

You can see how Herro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herro family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Herro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Herro families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Herro's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Herro families in 1911.
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What did your Herro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herro. 44% of Herro men worked as a Clerk and 72% of Herro women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herro were Sweeper and Seamstress.

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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

  • Clerk
    44%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Sweeper
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    72%
  • Seamstress
    29%

What Herro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herro 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Herro. 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 214 military records available for the last name Herro. For the veterans among your Herro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herro lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Herro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Herro in 1959 was 29, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herro 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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