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Herschman Name Meaning

Jewish: variant of Hirschman . Compare Gershman .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hershman, Hirschman, Hirshman, Gershman, Deichman, Herscher, Teichman

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Where is the Herschman family from?

You can see how Herschman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herschman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herschman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Herschman families living in London. This was about 76% of all the recorded Herschman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herschman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herschman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herschman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Taxi Driver was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Herschman. 100% of Herschman men worked as a Taxi Driver. .

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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 1939

  • Taxi Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Herschman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herschman 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 925 immigration records available for the last name Herschman. 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 174 military records available for the last name Herschman. For the veterans among your Herschman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herschman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Herschman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Herschman in 1961 was 53, and 64 in 2003.

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