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Herschelmann Family History

Herschelmann 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: Kirschenmann, Hirschmann, Herschman, Wesselmann, Scheumann, Eschmann

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herschelmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Herschelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herschelmann 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Herschelmann. 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 Herschelmann. For the veterans among your Herschelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herschelmann lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Herschelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Herschelmann in 1973 was 70, and 69 in 2002.

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