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Herschbach Name Meaning

German: habitational name from either of two places so called one in the Westerwald area (Hesse) another in the Eifel (Rhineland-Palatinate).

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


Similar surnames: Eschbach, Holschbach, Erbach, Bierschbach, Gersbach, Perschbacher

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Where is the Herschbach family from?

You can see how Herschbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herschbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herschbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Herschbach families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herschbach's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Herschbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herschbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herschbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herschbach. 28% of Herschbach men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
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What Herschbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 601 census records available for the last name Herschbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herschbach 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Herschbach. 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 117 military records available for the last name Herschbach. For the veterans among your Herschbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herschbach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Herschbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Herschbach in 1963 was 88, and 90 in 2004.

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