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Herzberger Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Herzberg .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Herzberg, Heuberger, Holzberger, Hemberger, Sternberger, Weisberger

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Where is the Herzberger family from?

You can see how Herzberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herzberger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Herzberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Herzberger family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Herzberger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herzberger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herzberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herzberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herzberger. 16% of Herzberger men worked as a New Worker and 67% of Herzberger women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herzberger were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • New Worker
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Apprentice
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    67%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herzberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herzberger 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Herzberger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 484 military records available for the last name Herzberger. For the veterans among your Herzberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herzberger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Herzberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Herzberger in 1961 was 58, and 61 in 2004.

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