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Hernsdorf Family History

Hernsdorf 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: Arensdorf, Reisdorf, Bergdorf, Endorf, Handorf, Wendorf, Herndon

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Where is the Hernsdorf family from?

You can see how Hernsdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hernsdorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hernsdorf family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hernsdorf's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hernsdorf families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Hernsdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hernsdorf 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hernsdorf. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hernsdorf. For the veterans among your Hernsdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hernsdorf lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Hernsdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hernsdorf in 1989 was 87, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hernsdorf 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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