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Herndez Family History

Herndez 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: Hernadez, Herder, Hernandez, Hendel, Herde, Mendez, Herndon, Harnden

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Where is the Herndez family from?

You can see how Herndez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herndez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Herndez families living in Texas. This was about 36% of all the recorded Herndez's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Herndez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herndez 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 Herndez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herndez. 100% of Herndez 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 986 census records available for the last name Herndez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herndez 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Herndez. 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 14 military records available for the last name Herndez. For the veterans among your Herndez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herndez lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herndez 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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