Hersi Family History

Hersi Surname Meaning

Somali: from a variant of the personal name Hirsi. It is also found in Kenya and Djibouti.

— Note: Since Somalis traditionally do not have hereditary surnames this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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

Similar surnames: Herst, Hersh, Herod, Herbst, Heron, Hertz, Hurst, Hees, Horst, Orsi

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
156	Military Records
149	Immigration Records
57	Census and Voter Lists
17	Member Trees

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Where is the Hersi family from?

You can see how Hersi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hersi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hersi families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Hersi's in USA. California had the highest population of Hersi families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hersi 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 Hersi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hersi.

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Census Record

There are 57 census records available for the last name Hersi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hersi census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 149 immigration records available for the last name Hersi. 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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Military Records

There are 156 military records available for the last name Hersi. For the veterans among your Hersi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hersi lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Hersi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hersi in 1969 was 70, and 65 in 2003.

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Hersi Surname Meaning

Somali: from a variant of the personal name Hirsi. It is also found in Kenya and Djibouti.

— Note: Since Somalis traditionally do not have hereditary surnames this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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

Where is the Hersi family from?

What did your Hersi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hersi.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

100%

What Hersi family records will you find?

What is the average Hersi lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Hersi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hersi in 1969 was 70, and 65 in 2003.

Hersi Family History

Hersi Surname Meaning

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Hersi Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Hersi

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Where is the Hersi family from?

What did your Hersi ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Hersi family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Hersi lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hersi family tree

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