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Herendeen Family History

Herendeen Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Harrington.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Herendeen family from?

You can see how Herendeen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herendeen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Herendeen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Herendeen families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Herendeen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herendeen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herendeen 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 Herendeen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herendeen. 35% of Herendeen men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Herendeen women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herendeen were Manager and Teacher.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Herendeen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Herendeen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herendeen 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Herendeen. 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 694 military records available for the last name Herendeen. For the veterans among your Herendeen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herendeen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Herendeen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Herendeen in 1962 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herendeen 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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