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Hersnip Family History

Hersnip Name 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: Heslip, Heaslip, Heron, Lesnik, Chernin, Heredia, Hornik, Hering

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Where is the Hersnip family from?

You can see how Hersnip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hersnip family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Hersnip families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hersnip's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hersnip families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hersnip surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hersnip ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hersnip. 100% of Hersnip 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 118 census records available for the last name Hersnip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hersnip 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hersnip. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hersnip. For the veterans among your Hersnip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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