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Herreth Family History

Herreth 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: Berreth, Hereth, Helseth, Herrera, Herre, Herren, Hesketh, Berrett

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Where is the Herreth family from?

You can see how Herreth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herreth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herreth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Herreth families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Herreth's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Herreth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herreth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herreth ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Herreth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herreth 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Herreth. 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 36 military records available for the last name Herreth. For the veterans among your Herreth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herreth lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Herreth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Herreth in 1976 was 95, and 81 in 1998.

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