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Herne Family History

Herne Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hearn.

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


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Where is the Herne family from?

You can see how Herne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 92 Herne families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Herne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herne families in 1891.
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What did your Herne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Herne. 100% of Herne men worked as a Lorry Driver and 73% of Herne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lorry Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • None
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

What Herne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Herne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herne 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Herne. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Herne. For the veterans among your Herne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herne lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Herne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Herne in 1945 was 37, and 41 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herne 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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