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Hernish Family History

Hernish 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: Hornish, Harnish, Cornish, Harnisch, Gerrish, Barnish, Berish, Hennis

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Where is the Hernish family from?

You can see how Hernish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hernish family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hernish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hernish families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hernish's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hernish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hernish 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 110 census records available for the last name Hernish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hernish 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hernish. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hernish. For the veterans among your Hernish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hernish 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hernish

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