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Herbart Family History

Herbart 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, Herbst, Helbert, Herberg, Hergert, Hebert, Herkert, Herard

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Where is the Herbart family from?

You can see how Herbart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herbart family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Herbart families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 3 Herbart families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Herbart's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Herbart families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herbart 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 Herbart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herbart. 34% of Herbart men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Herbart women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Herbart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Herbart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herbart 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Herbart. 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 123 military records available for the last name Herbart. For the veterans among your Herbart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herbart lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Herbart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Herbart in 1982 was 78, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herbart 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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