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Herdeman Family History

Herdeman 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: Herdman, Hardeman, Gerdeman, Hedeman, Heideman, Hardman, Hegeman

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Where is the Herdeman family from?

You can see how Herdeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herdeman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Herdeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 7 Herdeman families living in Fife. This was about 88% of all the recorded Herdeman's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Herdeman families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herdeman 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 Herdeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herdeman. 100% of Herdeman men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Herdeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Herdeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herdeman 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Herdeman. 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 49 military records available for the last name Herdeman. For the veterans among your Herdeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herdeman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Herdeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Herdeman in 1968 was 60, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herdeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herdeman 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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