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Herpst Family History

Herpst 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, Herst, Harpst, Hurst, Horst, Herdt, Ernst, Hengst, Hirst

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Where is the Herpst family from?

You can see how Herpst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herpst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Herpst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Herpst families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Herpst's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Herpst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herpst 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 Herpst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herpst. 29% of Herpst men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Herpst women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Herpst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herpst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herpst 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Herpst. 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 142 military records available for the last name Herpst. For the veterans among your Herpst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herpst lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Herpst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Herpst in 1962 was 71, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herpst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herpst 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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