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Herniman Family History

Herniman Surname Meaning

for a ‘dweller (in a) nook or corner of land’ from Middle English herne hirne or hurne + man. See also Hearn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Herniman family from?

You can see how Herniman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herniman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Herniman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 67 Herniman families living in Somerset. This was about 36% of all the recorded Herniman's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Herniman families in 1891.
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What did your Herniman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Herniman. 67% of Herniman men worked as a Farmer and 81% of Herniman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herniman were Farmer (partner) and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farmer (partner)
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Domestic Duties
    12%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Herniman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herniman 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Herniman. 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 215 military records available for the last name Herniman. For the veterans among your Herniman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herniman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Herniman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Herniman in 1964 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herniman 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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