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Herlihy Family History

Herlihy Name Meaning

Irish (Cork): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hIarfhlatha ‘descendant of Iarfhlaith’ a personal name meaning ‘lord of the west’ sometimes Anglicized as Jarlath.

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


Similar surnames: Heaphy, Herrity, Heslin, Herling, Harrity, Merlin, Berling, Hersch

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Where is the Herlihy family from?

You can see how Herlihy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlihy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Herlihy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Herlihy families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Herlihy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herlihy families in 1891.
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What did your Herlihy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailors Cutter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Herlihy. 50% of Herlihy men worked as a Tailors Cutter and 71% of Herlihy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herlihy were Builders Labourer and Teacher. .

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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 1939

  • Tailors Cutter
    50%
  • Builders Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Elementary School Teacher
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Teacher
    5%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Herlihy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlihy 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Herlihy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Herlihy. For the veterans among your Herlihy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herlihy lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Herlihy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Herlihy in 1952 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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