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Hernandz Family History

Hernandz Surname Meaning

Hispanic (also Hernándz): shortened form of Spanish Hernández (see Hernandez).

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


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Where is the Hernandz family from?

You can see how Hernandz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hernandz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 27 Hernandz families living in Texas. This was about 49% of all the recorded Hernandz's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hernandz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hernandz 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 Hernandz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hernandz. 59% of Hernandz men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Hernandz women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hernandz were Farm Laborer and New Worker.

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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
    59%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • New Worker
    11%

What Hernandz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hernandz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hernandz 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Hernandz. 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 60 military records available for the last name Hernandz. For the veterans among your Hernandz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hernandz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1985, in the United States, Hernandz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hernandz in 1970 was 56, and 77 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hernandz 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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