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Herberts Family History

Herberts Surname Meaning

variant of Herbert with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Herberts family from?

You can see how Herberts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herberts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herberts families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Herberts families living in Cardiganshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Herberts's in United Kingdom. Cardiganshire had the highest population of Herberts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herberts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Herberts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Herberts. 100% of Herberts men worked as a Farmer and 82% of Herberts women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Private Means
    10%

What Herberts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Herberts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herberts 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Herberts. 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 328 military records available for the last name Herberts. For the veterans among your Herberts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herberts lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Herberts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Herberts in 1963 was 81, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herberts 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.

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