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Hersman Family History

Hersman Surname Meaning

Altered form of Hershman a surname of the same German origin as Dutch: altered form of German Hirschmann.

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


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Where is the Hersman family from?

You can see how Hersman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hersman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hersman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Hersman families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hersman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hersman families in 1891.
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What did your Hersman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hersman. 67% of Hersman 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
    67%
  • Weaver Textile Cloth
    34%

What Hersman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hersman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hersman 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Hersman. 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 593 military records available for the last name Hersman. For the veterans among your Hersman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hersman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hersman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hersman in 1952 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hersman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hersman 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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