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Hersh Family History

Hersh Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): Yiddish dialect variant of Hirsch 2 and 3 ‘deer’. Compare Gersh. Americanized form of German Hersch.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hersh family from?

You can see how Hersh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hersh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hersh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Hersh families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hersh's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hersh families in 1891.
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What did your Hersh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hersh. 100% of Hersh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Hersh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hersh 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hersh. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hersh. For the veterans among your Hersh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hersh lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Hersh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hersh in 1940 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hersh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hersh 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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