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Herschin Family History

Herschin 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: Herscher, Hersch, Kerschen, Herstein, Herschel, Hirschi, Henschen

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Where is the Herschin family from?

You can see how Herschin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herschin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Herschin families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Herschin's in USA. California had the highest population of Herschin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herschin 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 23 census records available for the last name Herschin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herschin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Herschin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Herschin. For the veterans among your Herschin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herschin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1989, in the United States, Herschin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Herschin in 1966 was 84, and 78 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herschin 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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