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Herskovits Family History

Herskovits Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Hershkowitz.

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


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Where is the Herskovits family from?

You can see how Herskovits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herskovits family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Herskovits families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Herskovits families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Herskovits's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herskovits families in 1891.
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What did your Herskovits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Executive was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herskovits. 100% of Herskovits men worked as an Executive.

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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

  • Executive
    100%

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Census Records

There are 904 census records available for the last name Herskovits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herskovits 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Herskovits. 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 149 military records available for the last name Herskovits. For the veterans among your Herskovits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herskovits lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Herskovits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Herskovits in 1964 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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