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Herdin Family History

Herdin 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: Verdin, Hedin, Herrin, Hardin, Herdina, Herbin, Herpin, Herin, Heron

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Where is the Herdin family from?

You can see how Herdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herdin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Herdin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Herdin family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herdin's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Herdin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herdin 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 Herdin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herdin. 36% of Herdin men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Herdin women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herdin were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Porter
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Herdin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 510 census records available for the last name Herdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herdin 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Herdin. 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 56 military records available for the last name Herdin. For the veterans among your Herdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herdin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1990, in the United States, Herdin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Herdin in 1962 was 80, and 36 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herdin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herdin 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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