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Early Origins of the Herres family

The surname Herres was first found in Prussia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Herres family

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Herres Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Herr, Her, Here and others.

Early Notables of the Herres family

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Migration of the Herres family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: and many settlers were recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Florida, and to the islands..


Contemporary Notables of the name Herres (post 1700) +

  • Robert Tralles Herres (1932-2008), the first Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff


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