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Hersant Family History

Hersant Name Meaning

see Harsant .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Herman, Herran, Pheasant, Hermann, Herson, Herst, Hersman, Servant

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Where is the Hersant family from?

You can see how Hersant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hersant family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hersant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Hersant families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hersant's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hersant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hersant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hersant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hersant. 100% of Hersant men worked as an Unpaid Domestic and 85% of Hersant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hersant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hersant 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Hersant. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 112 military records available for the last name Hersant. For the veterans among your Hersant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hersant lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hersant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hersant in 1962 was 52, and 89 in 2004.

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