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Herschkopf Family History

Herschkopf 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: Hirschhorn, Perschke, Schopf, Herscher, Hersch, Herschbach, Rehkopf

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Where is the Herschkopf family from?

You can see how Herschkopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herschkopf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Herschkopf families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Herschkopf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herschkopf families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Herschkopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herschkopf 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Herschkopf. 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 12 military records available for the last name Herschkopf. For the veterans among your Herschkopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herschkopf lifespan?

Average Herschkopf life expectancy in 1996 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herschkopf 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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