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Hierlehy Family History

Hierlehy 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: Herlihy, Herley, Bierley, Henley, Harley, Berley, Hurley, Bierly

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Where is the Hierlehy family from?

You can see how Hierlehy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hierlehy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hierlehy families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hierlehy's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hierlehy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Hierlehy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hierlehy 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hierlehy. 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 93 military records available for the last name Hierlehy. For the veterans among your Hierlehy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hierlehy lifespan?

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