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Hershner Family History

Hershner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Herschner a variant of Harscher(see Harsch) that is now rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Hershner family from?

You can see how Hershner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hershner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hershner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hershner families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hershner's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Hershner families in 1891.
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What did your Hershner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hershner. 22% of Hershner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hershner women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Hershner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hershner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hershner 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Hershner. 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 539 military records available for the last name Hershner. For the veterans among your Hershner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hershner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hershner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hershner in 1963 was 84, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hershner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hershner 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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