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Hernanez Family History

Hernanez Surname Meaning

Spanish (Hernánez): patronymic from the personal name Hernán (see Hernan) or a variant of Hernández (see Hernandez).

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


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Where is the Hernanez family from?

You can see how Hernanez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hernanez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hernanez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hernanez family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hernanez's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Hernanez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hernanez 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 Hernanez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hernanez. 72% of Hernanez men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Hernanez women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hernanez were Section Hand and 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
    72%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Section Hand
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Hernanez family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Hernanez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hernanez 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Hernanez. 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 32 military records available for the last name Hernanez. For the veterans among your Hernanez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hernanez lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Hernanez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hernanez in 1974 was 43, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hernanez 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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