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Hershenfeld Family History

Hershenfeld 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: Gerstenfeld, Weisenfeld, Hershfield, Hirschfeld, Wiesenfeld, Herzfeld

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Where is the Hershenfeld family from?

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

What did your Hershenfeld ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Hershenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hershenfeld 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hershenfeld. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hershenfeld. For the veterans among your Hershenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hershenfeld lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1980, in the United States, Hershenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hershenfeld in 1966 was 80, and 52 in 1980.

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