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Herschmann Family History

Herschmann 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: Hirschmann, Herschman, Eschmann, Hershman, Hirschman, Heckmann

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Where is the Herschmann family from?

You can see how Herschmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herschmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Herschmann families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Herschmann family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Herschmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herschmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herschmann 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 Herschmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Herschmann. 60% of Herschmann women worked as a Servant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Servant
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%

What Herschmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Herschmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herschmann 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 794 immigration records available for the last name Herschmann. 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 156 military records available for the last name Herschmann. For the veterans among your Herschmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herschmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Herschmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Herschmann in 1963 was 66, and 90 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herschmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herschmann 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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