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Herdmann Family History

Herdmann 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, Hermann, Erdmann, Herrmann, Heidmann, Hardman, Bermann

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Where is the Herdmann family from?

You can see how Herdmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herdmann family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Herdmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 3 Herdmann families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Herdmann's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Herdmann families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Herdmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herdmann 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Herdmann. 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 15 military records available for the last name Herdmann. For the veterans among your Herdmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herdmann lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herdmann 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herdmann

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