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Herriott Name Meaning

English (Sussex): variant of Harriott .

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


Similar surnames: Merritt, Elliott, Herring, Parrott, Derricott, Hewitt, Herrick

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Where is the Herriott family from?

You can see how Herriott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herriott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herriott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 6 Herriott families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Herriott's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Herriott families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herriott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herriott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herriott. 24% of Herriott men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Herriott women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herriott were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    16%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Stenographer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Herriott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herriott 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Herriott. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Herriott. For the veterans among your Herriott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herriott lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Herriott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Herriott in 1942 was 26, and 75 in 2004.

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