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Herdenman Family History

Herdenman 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: Herdman, Hardeman, Gerdeman, Helderman, Hedeman, Heideman, Hardman

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Where is the Herdenman family from?

You can see how Herdenman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herdenman family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Herdenman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Herdenman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Herdenman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herdenman 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 5 census records available for the last name Herdenman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herdenman 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Herdenman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Herdenman. For the veterans among your Herdenman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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