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Herber Family History

Herber Name Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Herbert .

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


Similar surnames: Helber, Herder, Herbert, Ferber, Kerber, Herbers, Berber, Herberg

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Where is the Herber family from?

You can see how Herber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Herber families living in Ontario. This was about 30% of all the recorded Herber's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herber families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herber ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Herber. 48% of Herber men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Merchant
    10%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Herber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herber 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 Herber. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Herber. For the veterans among your Herber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herber lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Herber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Herber in 1950 was 36, and 82 in 2004.

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