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Herdon Family History

Herdon Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Herdon family from?

You can see how Herdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herdon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Herdon families living in Warwickshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Herdon's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Herdon families in 1891.
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What did your Herdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Herdon. 100% of Herdon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herdon 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Herdon. 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 272 military records available for the last name Herdon. For the veterans among your Herdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herdon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Herdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Herdon in 1966 was 73, and 27 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herdon 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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