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Herndell Family History

Herndell 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: Hensell, Kernell, Pendell, Hendel, Bendell, Heindel, Rendell, Mendell

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Where is the Herndell family from?

You can see how Herndell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herndell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Herndell family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Herndell's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Herndell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herndell 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 38 census records available for the last name Herndell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herndell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Herndell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Herndell. For the veterans among your Herndell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herndell lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Herndell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Herndell in 1973 was 75, and 46 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herndell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herndell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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