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Herban Family History

Herban Surname 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: Herman, Herran, Hernan, Serban, Herlan, Herbin, German, Herbst, Heron

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Where is the Herban family from?

You can see how Herban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herban family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Herban families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Herban families living in Texas. This was about 56% of all the recorded Herban's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Herban families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herban surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Herban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herban 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Herban. 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 31 military records available for the last name Herban. For the veterans among your Herban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herban lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Herban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Herban in 1955 was 43, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herban ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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