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Hernley Family History

Hernley 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: Henley, Herley, Hartley, Hanley, Cerney, Harley, Berley, Heaney

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Where is the Hernley family from?

You can see how Hernley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hernley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hernley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Hernley families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Hernley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hernley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hernley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hernley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hernley. 34% of Hernley men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hernley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hernley were Farming and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Hernley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hernley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hernley 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Hernley. 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 141 military records available for the last name Hernley. For the veterans among your Hernley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hernley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hernley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hernley in 1962 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hernley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hernley 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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