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Herschman Family History

Herschman Surname Meaning

Jewish: variant of Hirschman. Compare Gershman.

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


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Where is the Herschman family from?

You can see how Herschman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herschman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herschman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Herschman families living in Quebec. This was about 43% of all the recorded Herschman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Herschman families in 1911.
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What did your Herschman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herschman. 21% of Herschman men worked as a Salesman and 39% of Herschman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herschman were Farming and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    21%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    39%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Herschman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Herschman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herschman 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 925 immigration records available for the last name Herschman. 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 174 military records available for the last name Herschman. For the veterans among your Herschman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herschman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Herschman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Herschman in 1961 was 53, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herschman 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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