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Hersekom Family History

Hersekom 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: Hersom, Herek, Herson, Herrero, Hedstrom, Hegstrom, Hersey, Helstrom

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Where is the Hersekom family from?

You can see how Hersekom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hersekom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hersekom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hersekom families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hersekom's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hersekom families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Hersekom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hersekom 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hersekom. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hersekom. For the veterans among your Hersekom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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