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Herning Family History

Herning Surname Meaning

Danish: habitational name from a placename in Jutland derived from horn ‘jutting hill’ + the suffix -ing.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Herning family from?

You can see how Herning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Herning families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Herning's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herning families in 1911.
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What did your Herning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herning. 30% of Herning men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Herning women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herning were Salesman and Secretary.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Secretary
    10%

What Herning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Herning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herning 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Herning. 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 255 military records available for the last name Herning. For the veterans among your Herning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herning lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Herning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Herning in 1963 was 70, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herning 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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