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Herschback Family History

Herschback 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: Herschbach, Eschbach, Holschbach, Bierschbach, Birschbach, Herschman

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Where is the Herschback family from?

You can see how Herschback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herschback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herschback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Herschback families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Herschback's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Herschback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herschback 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 121 census records available for the last name Herschback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herschback 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Herschback. 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 27 military records available for the last name Herschback. For the veterans among your Herschback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herschback lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Herschback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Herschback in 1982 was 56, and 94 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herschback 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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