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Hernendez Family History

Hernendez 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: Hernandez, Menendez, Fernandez, Hernadez, Hernandes, Fernandes

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Where is the Hernendez family from?

You can see how Hernendez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hernendez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hernendez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Hernendez families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hernendez's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Hernendez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hernendez 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 Hernendez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hernendez. 44% of Hernendez men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Hernendez women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hernendez were Labor and Fruit Picker. .

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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
    44%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    31%
  • Packer
    24%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Fruit Picker
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hernendez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hernendez 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Hernendez. 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 75 military records available for the last name Hernendez. For the veterans among your Hernendez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hernendez lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Hernendez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hernendez in 1970 was 63, and 75 in 2000.

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