This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Hernas family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hernas Family History

Hernas 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: Bernas, Hernan, Heras, Hermes, Cerna, Herman, Perna, Herran, Zervas

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Hernas family from?

You can see how Hernas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hernas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hernas families living in Oregon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hernas's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Hernas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hernas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Hernas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Riveter and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hernas. 100% of Hernas men worked as a Riveter and 100% of Hernas women worked as a None.

View Census Data for Hernas | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Riveter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%

What Hernas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Hernas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hernas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Hernas

Passenger Lists

There are 87 immigration records available for the last name Hernas. 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.

View all Hernas immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 64 military records available for the last name Hernas. For the veterans among your Hernas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hernas military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hernas family history

Discover More

What is the average Hernas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hernas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hernas in 1968 was 90, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hernas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hernas 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hernas family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial