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Herty Family History

Herty 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: Hertz, Harty, Hefty, Hearty, Hert, Heraty, Henry, Herod, Berry, Heron

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Where is the Herty family from?

You can see how Herty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Herty family living in Georgia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Herty's in USA. Georgia and 3 other states had the highest population of Herty families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Herty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herty. 45% of Herty men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Herty women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herty were Proprietor 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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Nurse
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herty 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Herty. 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 614 military records available for the last name Herty. For the veterans among your Herty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herty lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Herty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Herty in 1970 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

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