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Hergood Family History

Hergood 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: Herod, Hergott, Henwood, Harwood, Heywood, Herold, Horwood, Thurgood

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Where is the Hergood family from?

You can see how Hergood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hergood family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hergood family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hergood's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hergood families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Hergood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hergood 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hergood. 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 24 military records available for the last name Hergood. For the veterans among your Hergood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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