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Hersell Family History

Hersell 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: Hensell, Hessell, Persell, Herrell, Hartell, Gesell, Harwell, Bursell

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Where is the Hersell family from?

You can see how Hersell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hersell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hersell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hersell families living in Minnesota. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hersell's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hersell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hersell 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 234 census records available for the last name Hersell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hersell 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hersell. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hersell. For the veterans among your Hersell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hersell lifespan?

Average Hersell life expectancy in 1966 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hersell 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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