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Herndl Family History

Herndl 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: Heindl, Herod, Hendy, Herdt, Herd, Hendel, Herde, Herfel, Herpel

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herndl 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 55 census records available for the last name Herndl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herndl 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Herndl. 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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There are 82 military records available for the last name Herndl. For the veterans among your Herndl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herndl lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Herndl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Herndl in 1978 was 87, and 90 in 2003.

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