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Hertzsch Family History

Hertzsch 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: Hersch, Gertsch, Bertsch, Jentzsch, Hermesch, Hirsch, Hertz, Deutsch

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Where is the Hertzsch family from?

You can see how Hertzsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hertzsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hertzsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Hertzsch families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hertzsch's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hertzsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hertzsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hertzsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hertzsch. 100% of Hertzsch men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Hertzsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Hertzsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertzsch 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Hertzsch. 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 204 military records available for the last name Hertzsch. For the veterans among your Hertzsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hertzsch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Hertzsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hertzsch in 1965 was 75, and 80 in 2000.

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