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Herberg Family History

Herberg Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a keeper of a lodging house from Middle High German herberge ‘inn hostel’.

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


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Where is the Herberg family from?

You can see how Herberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Herberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Herberg families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Herberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herberg families in 1891.
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What did your Herberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herberg. 21% of Herberg men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Herberg women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herberg were Well Drilling and Secretary.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Well Drilling
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Nurse
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%

What Herberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Herberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herberg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Herberg. 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 Herberg. For the veterans among your Herberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herberg lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Herberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Herberg in 1940 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herberg 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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