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Herscowitz Family History

Herscowitz 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: Herskowitz, Gershowitz, Hershkowitz, Herskovitz, Horowitz, Berkowitz

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Where is the Herscowitz family from?

You can see how Herscowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herscowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Herscowitz families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Herscowitz's in USA. California had the highest population of Herscowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herscowitz 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 139 census records available for the last name Herscowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herscowitz 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Herscowitz. 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 32 military records available for the last name Herscowitz. For the veterans among your Herscowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herscowitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Herscowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Herscowitz in 1965 was 78, and 89 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herscowitz 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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