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Herschel Family History

Herschel Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a pet form of Hirsch. This surname is also found in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Herschel family from?

You can see how Herschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herschel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Herschel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Herschel families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Herschel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herschel families in 1891.
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What did your Herschel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Herschel. 100% of Herschel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Herschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herschel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Herschel. 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 721 military records available for the last name Herschel. For the veterans among your Herschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herschel lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Herschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Herschel in 1944 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herschel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herschel 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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