Hershenson Family History

Hershenson Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Gershenson, Berenson, Estenson, Thorstenson, Jergenson, Torstenson, Hermanson, Stenson, Sorenson, Shenton

2,000 record(s) for Hershenson

783	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
80	Military Records
86	Immigration Records
579	Census and Voter Lists
491	Member Trees

Where is the Hershenson family from?

You can see how Hershenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hershenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hershenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hershenson families living in Massachusetts. This was about 21% of all the recorded Hershenson's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hershenson families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hershenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hershenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hershenson. 50% of Hershenson men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hershenson women worked as a Saleslady.

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

50%

Lawyer

13%

Owner

13%

Laborer

13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Saleslady

100%

What Hershenson family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 579 census records available for the last name Hershenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hershenson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 86 immigration records available for the last name Hershenson. 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.

Military Records

There are 80 military records available for the last name Hershenson. For the veterans among your Hershenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Hershenson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Hershenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hershenson in 1971 was 72, and 98 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hershenson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.