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Hernani Family History

Hernani 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: Hernan, Herman, Herran, Heenan, Hermann, Hernon, Gernand, Bersani

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Where is the Hernani family from?

You can see how Hernani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hernani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hernani family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Hernani's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Hernani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hernani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Hernani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hernani 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Hernani. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hernani. For the veterans among your Hernani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hernani lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1980, in the United States, Hernani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hernani in 1971 was 75, and 91 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hernani 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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