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Hershiser Family History

Hershiser 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: Hershner, Berkheiser, Hershey, Herscher, Heiser, Hesser, Kershner

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Where is the Hershiser family from?

You can see how Hershiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hershiser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hershiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 61 Hershiser families living in Ohio. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hershiser's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hershiser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hershiser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hershiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hershiser. 28% of Hershiser men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Hershiser women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hershiser were Operator and Librarian. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Librarian
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hershiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hershiser 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Hershiser. 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 215 military records available for the last name Hershiser. For the veterans among your Hershiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hershiser lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hershiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hershiser in 1960 was 61, and 71 in 2004.

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