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Hersam Family History

Hersam 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, Derham, Herman, Herran, Perham, Hersch, Doersam, Versaw

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Where is the Hersam family from?

You can see how Hersam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hersam family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hersam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Hersam families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hersam's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hersam families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hersam 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 Hersam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hersam. 100% of Hersam women worked as a Nurse.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Hersam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Hersam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hersam 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Hersam. 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 120 military records available for the last name Hersam. For the veterans among your Hersam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hersam lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1999, in the United States, Hersam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hersam in 1959 was 54, and 74 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hersam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hersam 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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