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Herendez Family History

Herendez 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: Menendez, Hernandez, Hernadez, Herendeen, Resendez, Melendez

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Where is the Herendez family from?

You can see how Herendez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herendez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Herendez families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Herendez's in USA. California had the highest population of Herendez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herendez 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 Herendez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herendez. 67% of Herendez men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Labor
    34%

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Herendez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herendez 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Herendez. 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 9 military records available for the last name Herendez. For the veterans among your Herendez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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