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Herber Family History

Herber Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Herbert.

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


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Where is the Herber family from?

You can see how Herber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Herber families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Herber's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herber families in 1891.
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What did your Herber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Herber. 100% of Herber 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Herber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Herber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herber 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Herber. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Herber. For the veterans among your Herber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herber lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Herber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Herber in 1950 was 36, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herber 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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