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Herbertson Family History

Herbertson Surname Meaning

Scottish (Glasgow): patronymic from the Older Scots and Middle English personal name Herbert.

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


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Where is the Herbertson family from?

You can see how Herbertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herbertson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herbertson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 66 Herbertson families living in Northumberland. This was about 47% of all the recorded Herbertson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Herbertson families in 1891.
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What did your Herbertson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Filler Below and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Herbertson. 100% of Herbertson men worked as a Coal Filler Below and 83% of Herbertson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Filler Below
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Authoress
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Herbertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herbertson 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 Herbertson. 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 478 military records available for the last name Herbertson. For the veterans among your Herbertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herbertson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Herbertson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Herbertson in 1965 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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