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Hershcopf Family History

Hershcopf 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: Persico, Kerkhoff, Hershey, Gershon, Heathcote, Benshoff, Herscher

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Where is the Hershcopf family from?

You can see how Hershcopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hershcopf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hershcopf family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hershcopf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hershcopf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hershcopf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hershcopf ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Hershcopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hershcopf 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Hershcopf. 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 Hershcopf. For the veterans among your Hershcopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hershcopf lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Hershcopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hershcopf in 1974 was 85, and 83 in 2002.

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