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Herbaugh Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Harbach .

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


Similar surnames: Harbaugh, Erbaugh, Overbaugh, Sharbaugh, Heinbaugh, Hobaugh, Ebaugh

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Where is the Herbaugh family from?

You can see how Herbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herbaugh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herbaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Herbaugh family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Herbaugh's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Herbaugh families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herbaugh. 46% of Herbaugh men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Car Repairman
    6%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herbaugh 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Herbaugh. 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 125 military records available for the last name Herbaugh. For the veterans among your Herbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herbaugh lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Herbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Herbaugh in 1957 was 60, and 81 in 2003.

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