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Hershman Family History

Hershman Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Hirschman . Americanized form of German Hirschmann . Compare Hersman .

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


Similar surnames: Hirshman, Hersman, Herschman, Harshman, Hirschman, Hibshman, Gershman

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Where is the Hershman family from?

You can see how Hershman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hershman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hershman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Hershman families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 91% of all the recorded Hershman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hershman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hershman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hershman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hershman. 100% of Hershman women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hershman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hershman 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 Hershman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hershman. For the veterans among your Hershman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hershman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hershman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hershman in 1945 was 34, and 83 in 2004.

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