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Hery Family History

Hery 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: Henry, Hey, Dery, Herr, Herd, Mery, Gery, Hero, Chery, Herb

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Where is the Hery family from?

You can see how Hery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 25 Hery families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Hery's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hery families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hery 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 Hery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hery. 18% of Hery men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Hery women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hery were Machinist and House Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Maid
    17%
  • House Work
    17%

What Hery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hery 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hery. 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 453 military records available for the last name Hery. For the veterans among your Hery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hery lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hery in 1964 was 81, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hery 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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