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Herdet Family History

Herdet Surname 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: Herder, Herdt, Herde, Herget, Herbst, Heiden, Helder, Harden, Hermes

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Where is the Herdet family from?

You can see how Herdet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herdet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Herdet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Herdet families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Herdet's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herdet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herdet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Herdet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herdet 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Herdet. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 military records available for the last name Herdet. For the veterans among your Herdet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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