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Hernday Family History

Hernday 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: Hendy, Hendry, Fereday, Hornaday, Herda, Hernan, Herndon, Henry

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Where is the Hernday family from?

You can see how Hernday families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hernday family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hernday family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hernday's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hernday families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hernday 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 38 census records available for the last name Hernday. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hernday 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hernday. 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 44 military records available for the last name Hernday. For the veterans among your Hernday ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hernday lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Hernday life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hernday in 1966 was 80, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hernday 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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