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Hertzberg Family History

Hertzberg Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Herzberg . Swedish: from German Herzberg .

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


Similar surnames: Herzberg, Hellberg, Hershberg, Hertzog, Helberg, Hirshberg

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Where is the Hertzberg family from?

You can see how Hertzberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hertzberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hertzberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 28 Hertzberg families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Hertzberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hertzberg families in 1891.
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What did your Hertzberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hertzberg. 34% of Hertzberg men worked as a Ladies Tailor and 64% of Hertzberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hertzberg were Military Tailor and Unpaid Domestic. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ladies Tailor
    34%
  • Waterproof Garment Maker
    23%
  • Fur Cutter
    23%
  • Military Tailor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Dressmaker
    19%
  • Cap Machinist
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
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What Hertzberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hertzberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertzberg 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hertzberg. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Hertzberg. For the veterans among your Hertzberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hertzberg lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hertzberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hertzberg in 1953 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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