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Herberth Family History

Herberth 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, Herfurth, Helbert, Hereth, Herberg, Hergert, Hebert, Herkert

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Where is the Herberth family from?

You can see how Herberth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herberth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Herberth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Herberth families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Herberth's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Herberth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herberth 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 Herberth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Comptometer Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herberth. 100% of Herberth men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Herberth women worked as a Comptometer Operator.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Comptometer Operator
    100%

What Herberth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Herberth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herberth 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Herberth. 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 332 military records available for the last name Herberth. For the veterans among your Herberth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herberth lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Herberth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Herberth in 1970 was 85, and 67 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herberth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herberth 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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