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Hersey Name Meaning

English (Surrey and Sussex): variant of Hershey .

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


Similar surnames: Harsey, Kersey, Hervey, Hensley, Horsey, Herrel, Jersey, Hursey

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Where is the Hersey family from?

You can see how Hersey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hersey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hersey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 47 Hersey families living in New Brunswick. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hersey's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Hersey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hersey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hersey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hersey. 43% of Hersey men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hersey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hersey were Labourer and Nurse. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Fisherman
    15%
  • Merchant
    10%
  • Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%
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Census Records

There are 37,000 census records available for the last name Hersey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hersey 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Hersey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Hersey. For the veterans among your Hersey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hersey lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hersey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hersey in 1946 was 47, and 69 in 2004.

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