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Hershberger Family History

Hershberger Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Herschberger 1 a surname of ultimate Swiss German origin (see Hersberger ). Americanized form of German Herschberger 2 and a variant of the same Jewish surname.

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


Similar surnames: Hershberg, Hirshberg, Hershner, Herzberger, Hashbarger, Harshberger

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Where is the Hershberger family from?

You can see how Hershberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hershberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hershberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 33 Hershberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hershberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hershberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hershberger 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 Hershberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hershberger. 29% of Hershberger men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Hershberger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hershberger were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
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What Hershberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Hershberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hershberger 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 485 immigration records available for the last name Hershberger. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hershberger. For the veterans among your Hershberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hershberger lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Hershberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Hershberger in 1941 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

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