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Hertsel Family History

Hertsel 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: Hertel, Hartsel, Hetzel, Hessel, Hettel, Hartel, Hecksel, Heisel

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Where is the Hertsel family from?

You can see how Hertsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hertsel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hertsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hertsel family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Hertsel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hertsel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hertsel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hertsel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Hertsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertsel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hertsel. 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 42 military records available for the last name Hertsel. For the veterans among your Hertsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hertsel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Hertsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hertsel in 1968 was 77, and 93 in 2002.

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