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Herska Family History

Herska 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: Berka, Herek, Hersch, Huska, Hruska, Herson, Herst, Herda, Hersman

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Where is the Herska family from?

You can see how Herska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Herska families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herska's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Herska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herska ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Herska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herska 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Herska. 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 Herska. For the veterans among your Herska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herska lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Herska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Herska in 1969 was 86, and 85 in 1998.

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