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Herse Family History

Herse Surname Meaning

see Hearse.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Herse family from?

You can see how Herse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Herse families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Herse's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Herse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herse 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 Herse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herse. 37% of Herse men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Herse women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herse were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Servant
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Herse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Herse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herse 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Herse. 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 431 military records available for the last name Herse. For the veterans among your Herse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herse lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Herse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Herse in 1966 was 75, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herse 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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