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Herenleson Family History

Herenleson 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: Berenson, Herendeen, Harelson, Hercules, Sorenson, Haraldson, Arneson

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Where is the Herenleson family from?

You can see how Herenleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herenleson family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Herenleson families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 10 Herenleson families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Herenleson's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Herenleson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Herenleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herenleson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Herenleson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Herenleson. For the veterans among your Herenleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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