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Herschin Family History

Herschin Name 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: Herscher, Hersch, Kerschen, Herstein, Herschel, Hirschi, Henschen

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Where is the Herschin family from?

You can see how Herschin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herschin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Herschin families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Herschin's in USA. California had the highest population of Herschin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herschin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herschin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Herschin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Herschin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herschin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Herschin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Herschin. For the veterans among your Herschin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herschin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1989, in the United States, Herschin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Herschin in 1966 was 84, and 78 in 1989.

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