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Herzsch Family History

Herzsch 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: Hersch, Hirsch, Heesch, Lersch, Harsch, Horsch, Fersch, Dersch

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Where is the Herzsch family from?

You can see how Herzsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herzsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Herzsch family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Herzsch's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Herzsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herzsch 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 31 census records available for the last name Herzsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herzsch 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Herzsch. 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 Herzsch. For the veterans among your Herzsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herzsch lifespan?

Average Herzsch life expectancy in 1972 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herzsch 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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