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Herns Family History

Herns 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: Berns, Herms, Heins, Kerns, Hern, Herne, Hearns, Ferns, Heras, Horn

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Where is the Herns family from?

You can see how Herns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herns families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Herns families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Herns's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herns families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herns 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 Herns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herns. 25% of Herns men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Herns women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herns were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    19%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Herns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herns 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Herns. 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 261 military records available for the last name Herns. For the veterans among your Herns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herns lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Herns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Herns in 1967 was 80, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herns 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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