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Herander Family History

Herander 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: Helander, Herder, Brander, Levander, Hernandez, Melander, Heringer

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Where is the Herander family from?

You can see how Herander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herander family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Herander families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Herander families living in Peeblesshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Herander's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Herander families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herander 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 Herander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Help were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herander. 100% of Herander men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Herander women worked as a Farm Help.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Help
    100%

What Herander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Herander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herander 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Herander. 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 Herander. For the veterans among your Herander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herander lifespan?

Average Herander life expectancy in 1970 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herander 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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