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Herlbert Family History

Herlbert 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: Herbert, Helbert, Hurlbert, Helberg, Halbert, Hulbert, Holbert

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Where is the Herlbert family from?

You can see how Herlbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlbert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Herlbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Herlbert families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Herlbert's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Herlbert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herlbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Herlbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlbert 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Herlbert. 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 22 military records available for the last name Herlbert. For the veterans among your Herlbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herlbert lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Herlbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Herlbert in 1977 was 74, and 58 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herlbert 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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