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Herbin Family History

Herbin Surname Meaning

French: from a pet form of Herbert. English: altered form of Harbin.

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


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Where is the Herbin family from?

You can see how Herbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herbin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Herbin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Herbin families living in Glamorgan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Herbin's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Herbin families in 1891.
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What did your Herbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herbin. 29% of Herbin men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Herbin women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herbin were Grocer and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Grocer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Servant
    23%
  • Cook
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Herbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herbin 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Herbin. 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 448 military records available for the last name Herbin. For the veterans among your Herbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herbin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Herbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Herbin in 1959 was 21, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herbin 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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