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Herschelman Family History

Herschelman 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: Herschman, Hershman, Hirschman, Eshelman, Herschel, Kirschenman

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Where is the Herschelman family from?

You can see how Herschelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herschelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herschelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Herschelman families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Herschelman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Herschelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herschelman 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 Herschelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herschelman. 56% of Herschelman men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Medical Doctor
    23%

What Herschelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Herschelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herschelman 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Herschelman. 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 31 military records available for the last name Herschelman. For the veterans among your Herschelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herschelman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Herschelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Herschelman in 1963 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herschelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herschelman 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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