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Hersma Family History

Hersma 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: Hersman, Herdman, Herman, Horsman, Mersman, Hersch, Hessman, Herson

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Where is the Hersma family from?

You can see how Hersma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hersma family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hersma families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hersma's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hersma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hersma 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 18 census records available for the last name Hersma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hersma 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hersma. 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 military records available for the last name Hersma. For the veterans among your Hersma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hersma lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Hersma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hersma in 1970 was 69, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hersma 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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