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Hersi Family History

Hersi Surname Meaning

Somali: from a variant of the personal name Hirsi. It is also found in Kenya and Djibouti.

— Note: Since Somalis traditionally do not have hereditary surnames this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hersi family from?

You can see how Hersi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hersi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hersi families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Hersi's in USA. California had the highest population of Hersi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hersi 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 Hersi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hersi. 100% of Hersi men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Hersi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hersi 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Hersi. 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 Hersi. For the veterans among your Hersi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hersi lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Hersi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hersi in 1969 was 70, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hersi 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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