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Hersker Family History

Hersker 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: Kerker, Harker, Herder, Herzer, Hessler, Hester, Hershey, Gerster

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Where is the Hersker family from?

You can see how Hersker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hersker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hersker families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hersker families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hersker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hersker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hersker 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 Hersker ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Hersker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Hersker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hersker 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hersker. 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 21 military records available for the last name Hersker. For the veterans among your Hersker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hersker lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hersker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hersker in 1967 was 62, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hersker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hersker 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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