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Herschensohn Family History

Herschensohn 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: Gershenson, Hirschhorn, Herscher, Heckendorn, Herschbach, Kerschen

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Where is the Herschensohn family from?

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

There are 27 census records available for the last name Herschensohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herschensohn 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Herschensohn. 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 7 military records available for the last name Herschensohn. For the veterans among your Herschensohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herschensohn lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Herschensohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Herschensohn in 1977 was 69, and 85 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herschensohn 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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