This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Herendon family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Herendon Family History

Herendon 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: Herndon, Hendon, Berenson, Rendon, Hernon, Herendeen, Heron, Brandon

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Herendon family from?

You can see how Herendon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herendon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herendon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Herendon family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Herendon's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Herendon families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herendon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Herendon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herendon. 70% of Herendon men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Herendon | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Miner
    14%

What Herendon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herendon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herendon census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Herendon

Passenger Lists

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Herendon. 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.

View all Herendon immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 217 military records available for the last name Herendon. For the veterans among your Herendon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Herendon military records

You've only scratched the surface of Herendon family history

Discover More

What is the average Herendon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Herendon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Herendon in 1966 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herendon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herendon 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Herendon family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial