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Herschell Family History

Herschell Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Herschel. This form of the surname is also found in Britain.

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


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Where is the Herschell family from?

You can see how Herschell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herschell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herschell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Herschell families living in London. This was about 51% of all the recorded Herschell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herschell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herschell 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 Herschell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Herschell. 67% of Herschell 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
    67%
  • Private Means
    23%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    12%

What Herschell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Herschell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herschell 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Herschell. 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 307 military records available for the last name Herschell. For the veterans among your Herschell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herschell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Herschell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Herschell in 1952 was 66, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herschell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herschell 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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