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Hernaert Family History

Hernaert 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: Herbert, Heinert, Hergert, Gernert, Herkert, Herner, Bernert, Wernert

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Where is the Hernaert family from?

You can see how Hernaert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hernaert family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Hernaert families living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Hernaert's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Hernaert families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Hernaert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hernaert 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Hernaert. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hernaert. For the veterans among your Hernaert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hernaert lifespan?

Average Hernaert life expectancy in 1984 was 101 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hernaert 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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