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Herlihey Family History

Herlihey 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: Herlihy, Hershey, Herley, Henley, Harley, Berley, Hurley, Healey

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Where is the Herlihey family from?

You can see how Herlihey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlihey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Herlihey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Herlihey families living in Massachusetts. This was about 64% of all the recorded Herlihey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Herlihey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herlihey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herlihey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Logger was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herlihey. 100% of Herlihey men worked as a Logger. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Logger
    100%
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Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Herlihey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlihey 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Herlihey. 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 39 military records available for the last name Herlihey. For the veterans among your Herlihey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herlihey lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Herlihey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Herlihey in 1974 was 71, and 83 in 2000.

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