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Herbein Family History

Herbein Surname Meaning

German: unexplained. This surname is also found in France (Alsace). Compare Harpine.

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


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Where is the Herbein family from?

You can see how Herbein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herbein family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Herbein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Herbein families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Herbein's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herbein families in 1911.
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What did your Herbein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herbein. 46% of Herbein men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Herbein women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herbein were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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
    46%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Tinsmith
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    45%
  • Beautician
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%

What Herbein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herbein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herbein 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Herbein. 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 225 military records available for the last name Herbein. For the veterans among your Herbein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herbein lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Herbein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Herbein in 1961 was 60, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herbein 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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