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Herschinger Family History

Herschinger 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: Heringer, Herscher, Persinger, Hessinger, Herschberger, Dischinger

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Where is the Herschinger family from?

You can see how Herschinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herschinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herschinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Herschinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Herschinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Herschinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herschinger 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 60 census records available for the last name Herschinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herschinger 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Herschinger. 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 11 military records available for the last name Herschinger. For the veterans among your Herschinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herschinger lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Herschinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Herschinger in 1976 was 89, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herschinger 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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