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Herschlein Family History

Herschlein 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: Schlein, Hirschler, Herscher, Kerschen, Hertlein, Herstein, Herschel

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Where is the Herschlein family from?

You can see how Herschlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herschlein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Herschlein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Herschlein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herschlein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herschlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Herschlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Herschlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herschlein 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Herschlein. 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 27 military records available for the last name Herschlein. For the veterans among your Herschlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herschlein lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Herschlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Herschlein in 1968 was 69, and 77 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herschlein 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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