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Hernandey Family History

Hernandey 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: Hernandez, Hernandes, Fernandez, Fernandes, Hernadez, Hernando

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Where is the Hernandey family from?

You can see how Hernandey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hernandey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hernandey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hernandey families living in Missouri. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hernandey's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hernandey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hernandey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hernandey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hernandey. 67% of Hernandey men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Coal Miner
    34%

What Hernandey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Hernandey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hernandey 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Hernandey. 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 17 military records available for the last name Hernandey. For the veterans among your Hernandey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hernandey lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1992, in the United States, Hernandey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hernandey in 1987 was 80, and 71 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hernandey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hernandey 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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