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Hernden Family History

Hernden 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: Herndon, Harnden, Heiden, Harden, Herder, Herren, Hedden, Hendon

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Where is the Hernden family from?

You can see how Hernden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hernden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hernden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hernden family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Hernden's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hernden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hernden 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 Hernden ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hernden. 60% of Hernden men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hernden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hernden 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Hernden. 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 393 military records available for the last name Hernden. For the veterans among your Hernden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hernden lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hernden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hernden in 1964 was 80, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hernden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hernden 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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