This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Herd family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Herd Family History

Herd Surname Meaning

Scottish (Fife) and English: variant of Heard. German: variant of Herdt.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Herd family from?

You can see how Herd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 281 Herd families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Herd's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Herd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Herd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Herd. 11% of Herd men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Herd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herd were Bank Manager and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

View Census Data for Herd | Data not to scale

*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

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    6%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Bank Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

What Herd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71,000 census records available for the last name Herd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herd census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Herd

Passenger Lists

There are 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Herd. 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.

View all Herd immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Herd. For the veterans among your Herd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Herd military records

You've only scratched the surface of Herd family history

Discover More

What is the average Herd lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Herd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Herd in 1942 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herd 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Herd family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial