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Herbner Family History

Herbner Surname 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: Herner, Hebner, Herber, Heebner, Berner, Horner, Herder, Kerner

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Where is the Herbner family from?

You can see how Herbner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herbner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Herbner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Herbner family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Herbner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herbner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herbner 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 Herbner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herbner. 56% of Herbner men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Herbner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Herbner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herbner 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 Herbner. 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 30 military records available for the last name Herbner. For the veterans among your Herbner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herbner lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Herbner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Herbner in 1950 was 42, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herbner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herbner 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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