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Herby Family History

Herby Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Herb, Hemby, Nerby, Derby, Kerby, Zerby, Yerby, Erby, Henry, Herod

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Where is the Herby family from?

You can see how Herby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 23 Herby families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Herby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herby 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 Herby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herby. 34% of Herby men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Herby women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herby were Foreman 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Rub Weaver
    7%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Laundress
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Herby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herby 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Herby. 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 340 military records available for the last name Herby. For the veterans among your Herby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herby lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Herby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Herby in 1966 was 86, and 90 in 2004.

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