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Herstine Family History

Herstine 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: Derstine, Erskine, Kersting, Herstein, Whetstine, Holstine, Herting

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Where is the Herstine family from?

You can see how Herstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herstine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herstine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Herstine families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Herstine's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Herstine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herstine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herstine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herstine. 32% of Herstine men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
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What Herstine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herstine 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Herstine. 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 244 military records available for the last name Herstine. For the veterans among your Herstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herstine lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Herstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Herstine in 1961 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

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