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Hernandy Family History

Hernandy 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: Hernando, Hernandez, Fernando, Bernardy, Hernan, Gernand, Hernandes

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Where is the Hernandy family from?

You can see how Hernandy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hernandy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hernandy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Hernandy families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hernandy's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hernandy families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hernandy 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 Hernandy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hernandy. 46% of Hernandy men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Hernandy women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hernandy were Farm Laborer and Servant.

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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
    46%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Servant
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hernandy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hernandy 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Hernandy. 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 25 military records available for the last name Hernandy. For the veterans among your Hernandy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hernandy lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1991, in the United States, Hernandy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hernandy in 1982 was 87, and 87 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hernandy 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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