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Hernych Family History

Hernych 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: Hersch, Cernoch, Hensch, Herpich, Hench, Herrick, Hirsch, Enoch

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Where is the Hernych family from?

You can see how Hernych families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hernych family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hernych family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Hernych's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hernych families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hernych 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 42 census records available for the last name Hernych. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hernych 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hernych. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hernych. For the veterans among your Hernych ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hernych lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Hernych life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hernych in 1979 was 71, and 93 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hernych 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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