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Herndley Family History

Herndley 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: Hendley, Henley, Hensley, Headley, Hedley, Hindley, Pendley, Hendler

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Where is the Herndley family from?

You can see how Herndley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herndley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Herndley families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Herndley family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Herndley's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Herndley families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Herndley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herndley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Herndley. 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 Herndley. For the veterans among your Herndley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herndley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herndley

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