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Herschberg Family History

Herschberg 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: Hirschberg, Hershberg, Herscher, Herschberger, Hirshberg, Kirchberg

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Where is the Herschberg family from?

You can see how Herschberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herschberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Herschberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Herschberg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Herschberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herschberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herschberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Herschberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herschberg. 64% of Herschberg men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Herschberg women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herschberg were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    64%
  • Merchant
    16%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Saleswoman
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Herschberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herschberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herschberg 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 820 immigration records available for the last name Herschberg. 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 99 military records available for the last name Herschberg. For the veterans among your Herschberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herschberg lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Herschberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Herschberg in 1961 was 78, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herschberg 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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