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Herenden Family History

Herenden 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: Herendeen, Brenden, Berendsen, Herndon, Harnden, Berendzen, Berendes

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Where is the Herenden family from?

You can see how Herenden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herenden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Herenden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Herenden family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Herenden's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Herenden families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Herenden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herenden 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Herenden. 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 72 military records available for the last name Herenden. For the veterans among your Herenden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herenden lifespan?

Average Herenden life expectancy in 1992 was 38 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herenden 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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