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Herdenson Family History

Herdenson 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: Henderson, Berenson, Jergenson, Hermanson, Enderson, Sorenson

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Where is the Herdenson family from?

You can see how Herdenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herdenson family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Herdenson families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Herdenson family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Herdenson's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Herdenson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Herdenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herdenson 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Herdenson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Herdenson. For the veterans among your Herdenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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