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Hereid Family History

Hereid Name 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: Herreid, Herod, Hermida, Heredia, Herd, Herzig, Herold, Herek, Reid

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Where is the Hereid family from?

You can see how Hereid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hereid family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hereid families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Hereid's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hereid families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hereid surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hereid ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hereid ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Hereid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hereid 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Hereid. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Hereid. For the veterans among your Hereid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hereid lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Hereid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hereid in 1968 was 88, and 59 in 2003.

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