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Herseth Family History

Herseth 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: Helseth, Hereth, Hesketh, Berreth, Nesseth, Borseth, Halseth, Hersch

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Where is the Herseth family from?

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

What did your Herseth ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Herseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herseth 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Herseth. 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 42 military records available for the last name Herseth. For the veterans among your Herseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herseth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Herseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Herseth in 1963 was 80, and 67 in 2003.

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