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Herreid Name Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Hæreid a habitational name from any of several farmsteads so named in Hardanger and Sogn from Old Norse hæri ‘higher (up)’ + eith ‘isthmus’.

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


Similar surnames: Herre, Herrig, Herren, Herrera, Terrero, Herzfeld, Herring, Herres

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Where is the Herreid family from?

You can see how Herreid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herreid family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Herreid families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Herreid families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Herreid's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Herreid families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herreid surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herreid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herreid. 32% of Herreid men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Herreid women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herreid were Laborer and Nurse. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
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Census Records

There are 962 census records available for the last name Herreid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herreid 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Herreid. 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 380 military records available for the last name Herreid. For the veterans among your Herreid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herreid lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Herreid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Herreid in 1961 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

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