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Hershall Family History

Hershall 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: Pershall, Henshall, Marshall, Horsfall, Parshall, Persall, Henshaw

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Where is the Hershall family from?

You can see how Hershall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hershall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hershall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hershall families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hershall's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hershall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hershall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hershall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tobacconist (shop Mana and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hershall. 100% of Hershall men worked as a Tobacconist (shop Mana and 100% of Hershall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tobacconist (shop Mana
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Hershall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Hershall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hershall 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Hershall. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hershall. For the veterans among your Hershall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hershall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Hershall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hershall in 1964 was 78, and 67 in 1996.

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