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Herandez Family History

Herandez Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Hernández (see Hernandez).

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


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Where is the Herandez family from?

You can see how Herandez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herandez family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Herandez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Herandez families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Herandez's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herandez families in 1911.
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What did your Herandez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herandez. 58% of Herandez men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Herandez women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herandez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herandez 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Herandez. 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 94 military records available for the last name Herandez. For the veterans among your Herandez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herandez lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Herandez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Herandez in 1967 was 83, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herandez 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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