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Hersko Family History

Hersko 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: Herko, Perko, Herek, Berko, Lesko, Hero, Hersch, Mesko, Herson, Herst

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Where is the Hersko family from?

You can see how Hersko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hersko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hersko families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hersko's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hersko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hersko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hersko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hersko. 100% of Hersko women worked as an Operator. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Hersko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hersko 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Hersko. 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 79 military records available for the last name Hersko. For the veterans among your Hersko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hersko lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Hersko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hersko in 1952 was 44, and 79 in 2003.

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