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Herbenson Family History

Herbenson 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: Berenson, Jergenson, Herbison, Hermanson, Herbertson, Harbinson

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Where is the Herbenson family from?

You can see how Herbenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herbenson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Herbenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Herbenson family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Herbenson's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Herbenson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Herbenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herbenson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Herbenson. 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 12 military records available for the last name Herbenson. For the veterans among your Herbenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herbenson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Herbenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Herbenson in 1967 was 91, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herbenson 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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