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Herschlag Family History

Herschlag 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: Herschman, Rumschlag, Hirschler, Herscher, Hersch, Herschbach, Schlag

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Where is the Herschlag family from?

You can see how Herschlag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herschlag family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Herschlag family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Herschlag's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Herschlag families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herschlag 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 172 census records available for the last name Herschlag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herschlag 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Herschlag. 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 24 military records available for the last name Herschlag. For the veterans among your Herschlag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herschlag lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Herschlag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Herschlag in 1969 was 48, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herschlag 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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