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Hernay Family History

Hernay 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, Henry, Cerney, Hornby, Heaney, Cerny, Hendy, Cerna, Horney

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Where is the Hernay family from?

You can see how Hernay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hernay family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hernay family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hernay's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hernay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hernay 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 40 census records available for the last name Hernay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hernay 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hernay. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hernay. For the veterans among your Hernay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hernay lifespan?

Average Hernay life expectancy in 1996 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hernay 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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