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Herdy Family History

Herdy 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: Hardy, Hendy, Herdt, Herd, Herde, Herda, Heady, Henry, Herod, Hard

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Where is the Herdy family from?

You can see how Herdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herdy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herdy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Herdy families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Herdy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herdy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herdy 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 Herdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herdy. 38% of Herdy men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Herdy women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herdy were Machinist and Laundress. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Machine Operator
    13%
  • Laundress
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herdy 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Herdy. 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 280 military records available for the last name Herdy. For the veterans among your Herdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herdy lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Herdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Herdy in 1957 was 52, and 45 in 2004.

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