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Herschler Family History

Herschler 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, Eschler, Kerscher, Hechler, Hershner, Deschler

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Where is the Herschler family from?

You can see how Herschler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herschler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herschler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Herschler families living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Herschler's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Herschler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herschler 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 Herschler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herschler. 25% of Herschler men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Herschler women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herschler were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Furniture Repairman
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Herschler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herschler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herschler 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Herschler. 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 211 military records available for the last name Herschler. For the veterans among your Herschler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herschler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Herschler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Herschler in 1964 was 94, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herschler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herschler 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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