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Herras Family History

Herras 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: Herran, Perras, Herres, Heras, Serra, Harris, Arras, Verran, Hermes

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Where is the Herras family from?

You can see how Herras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herras family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Herras families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Herras families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Herras's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Herras families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herras ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Herras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herras 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Herras. 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 12 military records available for the last name Herras. For the veterans among your Herras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herras lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Herras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Herras in 1969 was 50, and 68 in 2001.

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