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Herdemann Family History

Herdemann 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: Heidemann, Herdman, Hermann, Hardeman, Hegemann, Erdmann, Heinemann

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Where is the Herdemann family from?

You can see how Herdemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herdemann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Herdemann families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herdemann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Herdemann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herdemann 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 Herdemann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Herdemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Herdemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herdemann 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Herdemann. 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 9 military records available for the last name Herdemann. For the veterans among your Herdemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herdemann lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Herdemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Herdemann in 1982 was 75, and 89 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herdemann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herdemann 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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