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Hernand Family History

Hernand 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: Hernan, Gernand, Hernando, Harland, Bernard, Berland, Hernandez

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Where is the Hernand family from?

You can see how Hernand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hernand family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hernand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 25 Hernand families living in Quebec. This was about 76% of all the recorded Hernand's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hernand families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hernand 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 Hernand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hernand. 25% of Hernand men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Labor
    25%

What Hernand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Hernand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hernand 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Hernand. 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 61 military records available for the last name Hernand. For the veterans among your Hernand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hernand lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Hernand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hernand in 1976 was 66, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hernand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hernand 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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