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Hersack Family History

Hersack 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: Herrick, Herwick, Herbeck, Lebsack, Hersch, Hosack, Harnack, Versace

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Where is the Hersack family from?

You can see how Hersack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hersack family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hersack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hersack family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hersack's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hersack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hersack 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 93 census records available for the last name Hersack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hersack 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 Hersack. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hersack. For the veterans among your Hersack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hersack lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Hersack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hersack in 1994 was 76, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hersack 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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