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Herdall Family History

Herdall 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: Kendall, Beardall, Rendall, Berdahl, Hegdahl, Herda, Erdahl, Herrell

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Where is the Herdall family from?

You can see how Herdall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herdall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Herdall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Herdall families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Herdall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herdall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Herdall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herdall 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Herdall. 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 3 military records available for the last name Herdall. For the veterans among your Herdall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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