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Herdey Family History

Herdey 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: Herder, Herde, Herley, Hersey, Hardey, Hervey, Harvey, Heiden, Henley

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Where is the Herdey family from?

You can see how Herdey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herdey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Herdey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Herdey family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Herdey's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Herdey families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herdey 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 Herdey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Herdey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Herdey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herdey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Herdey. 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 Herdey. For the veterans among your Herdey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herdey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1975, in the United States, Herdey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Herdey in 1960 was 48, and 60 in 1975.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herdey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herdey 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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