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Herndon Family History

Herndon Surname Meaning

English: probably a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

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


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Where is the Herndon family from?

You can see how Herndon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herndon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herndon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Herndon families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Herndon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herndon families in 1891.
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What did your Herndon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herndon. 22% of Herndon men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Herndon women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herndon were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    9%
  • Maid
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

What Herndon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64,000 census records available for the last name Herndon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herndon 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Herndon. 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 18,000 military records available for the last name Herndon. For the veterans among your Herndon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herndon lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Herndon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Herndon in 1941 was 63, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herndon 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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