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Hernis Family History

Hernis 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: Hennis, Dennis, Harris, Hermes, Chernin, Hornik, Herzig, Benis

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Where is the Hernis family from?

You can see how Hernis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hernis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hernis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hernis family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hernis's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hernis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hernis 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 Hernis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hernis. 67% of Hernis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hernis women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Hernis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hernis 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Hernis. 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 Hernis. For the veterans among your Hernis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hernis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Hernis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hernis in 1964 was 73, and 91 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hernis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hernis 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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