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Hersche Family History

Hersche 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: Herscher, Hersch, Herschel, Hirsch, Heesch, Perschke, Lersch, Harsch

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Where is the Hersche family from?

You can see how Hersche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hersche family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hersche families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hersche family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hersche's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hersche families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hersche 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 Hersche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hersche. 60% of Hersche 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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Hersche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Hersche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hersche 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Hersche. 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 34 military records available for the last name Hersche. For the veterans among your Hersche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hersche lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Hersche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hersche in 1966 was 73, and 75 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hersche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hersche 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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