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Hersan Family History

Hersan 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: Herman, Herran, Herson, Hersman, Hernan, Herlan, German, Heron

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Where is the Hersan family from?

You can see how Hersan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hersan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hersan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Hersan families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hersan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hersan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hersan 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 124 census records available for the last name Hersan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hersan 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Hersan. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hersan. For the veterans among your Hersan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hersan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Hersan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hersan in 1969 was 68, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hersan 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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