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Herschdorfer Family History

Herschdorfer 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: Herschberger, Herscher, Hershberger, Harshbarger, Hirschhorn

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Where is the Herschdorfer family from?

You can see how Herschdorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herschdorfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Herschdorfer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Herschdorfer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herschdorfer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Herschdorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herschdorfer 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Herschdorfer. 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 11 military records available for the last name Herschdorfer. For the veterans among your Herschdorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herschdorfer lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1998, in the United States, Herschdorfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Herschdorfer in 1987 was 78, and 69 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herschdorfer 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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