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Heberlein Family History

Heberlein Surname Meaning

South German: diminutive of Haber.

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


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Where is the Heberlein family from?

You can see how Heberlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heberlein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heberlein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Heberlein families living in Essex. This was about 63% of all the recorded Heberlein's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Heberlein families in 1891.
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What did your Heberlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heberlein. 26% of Heberlein men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Heberlein women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heberlein were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%

What Heberlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heberlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heberlein 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 902 immigration records available for the last name Heberlein. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heberlein. For the veterans among your Heberlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heberlein lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Heberlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Heberlein in 1944 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heberlein 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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