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Herenst Family History

Herenst 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: Herbst, Ernst, Herst, Hermens, Berendt, Berent, Berens, Heron, Trent

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Where is the Herenst family from?

You can see how Herenst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herenst family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Herenst families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Herenst's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Herenst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herenst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Herenst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herenst 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 Herenst. 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 Herenst. For the veterans among your Herenst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herenst

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