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Hershman Family History

Hershman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Hirschman. Americanized form of German Hirschmann. Compare Hersman.

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


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Where is the Hershman family from?

You can see how Hershman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hershman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hershman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Hershman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hershman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hershman families in 1891.
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What did your Hershman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hershman. 100% of Hershman men worked as a Ladies Tailor and 90% of Hershman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ladies Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Shorthand Typist
    11%

What Hershman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hershman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hershman 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 Hershman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hershman. For the veterans among your Hershman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hershman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hershman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hershman in 1945 was 34, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hershman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hershman 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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