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Herritage Family History

Herritage 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: Heritage, Herriage, Herridge, Herring, Armitage, Herrig, Herriges

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Where is the Herritage family from?

You can see how Herritage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herritage family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Herritage families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Herritage families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Herritage's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Herritage families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herritage surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herritage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herritage. 100% of Herritage women worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herritage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herritage 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Herritage. 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 139 military records available for the last name Herritage. For the veterans among your Herritage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herritage lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Herritage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Herritage in 1961 was 63, and 88 in 2004.

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