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Herbott Family History

Herbott 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: Hergott, Herbst, Herriott, Herbert, Herbold, Perrott, Heriot, Harbolt

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Where is the Herbott family from?

You can see how Herbott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herbott family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herbott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Herbott families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Herbott's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Herbott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herbott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Herbott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herbott 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Herbott. 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 54 military records available for the last name Herbott. For the veterans among your Herbott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herbott lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Herbott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Herbott in 1964 was 87, and 81 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herbott 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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