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Herschel Family History

Herschel Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a pet form of Hirsch . This surname is also found in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Henschel, Herscher, Hersch, Hirschel, Hirschler, Hershey, Heichel

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Where is the Herschel family from?

You can see how Herschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herschel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Herschel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Herschel families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Herschel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Herschel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herschel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herschel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herschel. 31% of Herschel men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Herschel women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herschel were Miner 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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    31%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Herschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herschel 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 Herschel. 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 721 military records available for the last name Herschel. For the veterans among your Herschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herschel lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Herschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Herschel in 1944 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

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