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Hernandaz Family History

Hernandaz Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Hernández (see Hernandez).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hernandaz family from?

You can see how Hernandaz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hernandaz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hernandaz families living in Texas. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hernandaz's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hernandaz families in 1920.
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What did your Hernandaz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hernandaz. 50% of Hernandaz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hernandaz women worked as a Seamstress.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Cook
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Hernandaz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Hernandaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hernandaz 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Hernandaz. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hernandaz. For the veterans among your Hernandaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hernandaz lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Hernandaz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hernandaz in 1980 was 71, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hernandaz 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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