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Herbet Family History

Herbet 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: Herbst, Herbert, Herbel, Herber, Herget, Harben, Hermes, Herder

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Where is the Herbet family from?

You can see how Herbet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herbet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herbet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Herbet families living in Manitoba. This was about 38% of all the recorded Herbet's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Herbet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herbet 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 Herbet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herbet. 16% of Herbet men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Herbet women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herbet were Truck Driver and Telephone Operator.

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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
    16%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Telephone Operator
    8%

What Herbet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Herbet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herbet 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Herbet. 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 441 military records available for the last name Herbet. For the veterans among your Herbet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herbet lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Herbet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Herbet in 1965 was 57, and 13 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herbet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herbet 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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