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Herdus Family History

Herdus Name 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: Hermes, Herder, Fergus, Verdun, Perdue, Herdt, Herd, Erdos, Redus

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Where is the Herdus family from?

You can see how Herdus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herdus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Herdus family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herdus's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Herdus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herdus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herdus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembling was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herdus. 100% of Herdus women worked as an Assembling. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembling
    100%
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Herdus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herdus 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Herdus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Herdus. For the veterans among your Herdus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herdus lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Herdus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Herdus in 1971 was 54, and 75 in 2003.

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