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Herschleb Family History

Herschleb 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: Hirschler, Herscher, Herschel, Hercules, Eschler, Perschke, Hershey

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Where is the Herschleb family from?

You can see how Herschleb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herschleb family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herschleb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Herschleb families living in Michigan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Herschleb's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Herschleb families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herschleb 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 Herschleb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herschleb. 100% of Herschleb men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Herschleb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Herschleb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herschleb 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Herschleb. 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 195 military records available for the last name Herschleb. For the veterans among your Herschleb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herschleb lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Herschleb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Herschleb in 1964 was 79, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herschleb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herschleb 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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