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Hersekorn Family History

Hersekorn 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: Hereford, Herson, Gerstenkorn, Heron, Harston, Hartshorn, Herder

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Where is the Hersekorn family from?

You can see how Hersekorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hersekorn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hersekorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hersekorn families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hersekorn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hersekorn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hersekorn 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 35 census records available for the last name Hersekorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hersekorn 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hersekorn. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hersekorn. For the veterans among your Hersekorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hersekorn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Hersekorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hersekorn in 1964 was 56, and 87 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hersekorn 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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