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Hersing Family History

Hersing 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: Herring, Helsing, Herling, Hering, Persing, Herzing, Hessing, Herting

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Where is the Hersing family from?

You can see how Hersing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hersing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hersing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hersing families living in Mississippi. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hersing's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Hersing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hersing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hersing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hersing. 50% of Hersing men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Hersing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hersing 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Hersing. 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 409 military records available for the last name Hersing. For the veterans among your Hersing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hersing lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hersing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hersing in 1962 was 32, and 70 in 2004.

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