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Herschkorn Family History

Herschkorn 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, Herscher, Frischkorn, Verschoor, Herschman, Eichhorn

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Where is the Herschkorn family from?

You can see how Herschkorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herschkorn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Herschkorn family living in North Dakota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Herschkorn's in USA. North Dakota and 2 other states had the highest population of Herschkorn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herschkorn 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 75 census records available for the last name Herschkorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herschkorn 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Herschkorn. 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 36 military records available for the last name Herschkorn. For the veterans among your Herschkorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herschkorn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Herschkorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Herschkorn in 1962 was 78, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herschkorn 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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