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Hershkopf Family History

Hershkopf 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: Rehkopf, Hartkopf, Weiskopf, Kerkhoff, Stoskopf, Hershey, Gershon

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Where is the Hershkopf family from?

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

What did your Hershkopf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hershkopf. 100% of Hershkopf women worked as a Packer. .

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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

  • Packer
    100%
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What Hershkopf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Hershkopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hershkopf 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hershkopf. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hershkopf. For the veterans among your Hershkopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hershkopf lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Hershkopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hershkopf in 1968 was 56, and 68 in 1999.

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