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Herzman Family History

Herzman 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: Herdman, Herman, Kerzman, Hersman, Herrman, German, Hardman, Harman

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Where is the Herzman family from?

You can see how Herzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herzman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Herzman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Herzman families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Herzman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Herzman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herzman 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 Herzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herzman. 100% of Herzman men worked as a Rancher.

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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

  • Rancher
    100%

What Herzman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Herzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herzman 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Herzman. 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 62 military records available for the last name Herzman. For the veterans among your Herzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herzman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Herzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Herzman in 1959 was 43, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herzman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herzman 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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