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Hergesheimer Family History

Hergesheimer 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: Hargesheimer, Gegenheimer, Herbolsheimer, Berkheimer, Veitenheimer

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Where is the Hergesheimer family from?

You can see how Hergesheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hergesheimer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hergesheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Hergesheimer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 90% of all the recorded Hergesheimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hergesheimer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hergesheimer 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 Hergesheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hergesheimer. 60% of Hergesheimer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hergesheimer women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Hergesheimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hergesheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hergesheimer 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Hergesheimer. 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 279 military records available for the last name Hergesheimer. For the veterans among your Hergesheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hergesheimer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hergesheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hergesheimer in 1960 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hergesheimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hergesheimer 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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