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Herset Family History

Herset 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: Herst, Hersey, Herget, Herbst, Helseth, Hurst, Hermes, Herder, Horst

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Where is the Herset family from?

You can see how Herset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herset family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Herset families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Herset family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Herset's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Herset families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herset 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 86 census records available for the last name Herset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herset 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Herset. 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 8 military records available for the last name Herset. For the veterans among your Herset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herset lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1980, in the United States, Herset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Herset in 1966 was 64, and 16 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herset 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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