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Herchovitz Family History

Herchovitz 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: Herskovitz, Gershowitz, Hershkowitz, Herskowitz, Herskovits

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Where is the Herchovitz family from?

You can see how Herchovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herchovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Herchovitz family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herchovitz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Herchovitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Herchovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herchovitz 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Herchovitz. 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 military records available for the last name Herchovitz. For the veterans among your Herchovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herchovitz lifespan?

Average Herchovitz life expectancy in 1967 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herchovitz 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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