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Herberson Family History

Herberson 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: Herbertson, Henderson, Bergerson, Helgerson, Elberson, Herbison

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Where is the Herberson family from?

You can see how Herberson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herberson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herberson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Herberson families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Herberson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herberson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herberson 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 Herberson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herberson. 29% of Herberson men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Blacksmith
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

What Herberson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Herberson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herberson 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Herberson. 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 56 military records available for the last name Herberson. For the veterans among your Herberson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herberson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Herberson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Herberson in 1963 was 83, and 95 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herberson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herberson 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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