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Hernberger Family History

Hernberger 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: Hornberger, Herberger, Herzberger, Leinberger, Heuberger, Ernsberger

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Where is the Hernberger family from?

You can see how Hernberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hernberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hernberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Hernberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hernberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hernberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hernberger 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 350 census records available for the last name Hernberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hernberger 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Hernberger. 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 95 military records available for the last name Hernberger. For the veterans among your Hernberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hernberger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hernberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hernberger in 1967 was 85, and 82 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hernberger 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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