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Herschell Name Meaning

Altered form of German Herschel . This form of the surname is also found in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Herschel, Herscher, Henschel, Hirschel, Hensell, Marschall

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Where is the Herschell family from?

You can see how Herschell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herschell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herschell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Herschell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Herschell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herschell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herschell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herschell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herschell. 34% of Herschell men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Herschell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herschell 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Herschell. 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 307 military records available for the last name Herschell. For the veterans among your Herschell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herschell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Herschell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Herschell in 1952 was 66, and 46 in 2004.

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