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Hernder Family History

Hernder 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: Herder, Herner, Berner, Helder, Horner, Kerner, Lerner, Harder

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Where is the Hernder family from?

You can see how Hernder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hernder family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hernder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hernder families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hernder's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hernder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hernder 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 82 census records available for the last name Hernder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hernder 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Hernder. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hernder. For the veterans among your Hernder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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