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Herbster Family History

Herbster Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a grape picker or vintner from Middle High German herb(e)st ‘(grape) harvest’ (see Herbst).

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


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Where is the Herbster family from?

You can see how Herbster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herbster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herbster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Herbster families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herbster's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Herbster families in 1891.
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What did your Herbster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herbster. 21% of Herbster men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Herbster women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herbster were Salesman 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
    14%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Herbster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herbster 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Herbster. 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 Herbster. For the veterans among your Herbster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herbster lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Herbster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Herbster in 1961 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herbster 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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