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Herdinan Family History

Herdinan 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: Herdina, Ferdinand, Herdman, Hardiman, Hernan, Herriman, Hardina

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Where is the Herdinan family from?

You can see how Herdinan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herdinan family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Herdinan family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Herdinan's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Herdinan families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Herdinan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herdinan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Herdinan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Herdinan. For the veterans among your Herdinan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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