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Heraty Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Harrity .

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


Similar surnames: Geraty, Heary, Beaty, Hegarty, Gerity, Gerety, Hearn, Hearty, Seratt

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Where is the Heraty family from?

You can see how Heraty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heraty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heraty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Heraty families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Heraty's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heraty families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heraty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heraty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Conductor and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heraty. 31% of Heraty men worked as a Conductor and 23% of Heraty women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heraty were Sexton and Clerk. .

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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

  • Conductor
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Repairman
    16%
  • Sexton
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Typist
    23%
  • Clerk
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heraty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heraty 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 856 immigration records available for the last name Heraty. 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 410 military records available for the last name Heraty. For the veterans among your Heraty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heraty lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heraty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Heraty in 1963 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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