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Hersbergen Family History

Hersbergen 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: Herberger, Herzberger, Hershberger, Weisberger, Heuberger, Herzberg

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Where is the Hersbergen family from?

You can see how Hersbergen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hersbergen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hersbergen family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Hersbergen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hersbergen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hersbergen 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 33 census records available for the last name Hersbergen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hersbergen 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Hersbergen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hersbergen. For the veterans among your Hersbergen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hersbergen lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Hersbergen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hersbergen in 1988 was 75, and 82 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hersbergen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hersbergen 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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