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Hersberger Family History

Hersberger Surname Meaning

Swiss German: habitational name for someone from Hersberg (pronounced Herschbrg in Swiss German) in the canton of Basel Switzerland.

Compare Herschberger and Hirschberger.

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


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Where is the Hersberger family from?

You can see how Hersberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hersberger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hersberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Hersberger families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hersberger's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hersberger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hersberger 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 Hersberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hersberger. 100% of Hersberger men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hersberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hersberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hersberger 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Hersberger. 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 145 military records available for the last name Hersberger. For the veterans among your Hersberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hersberger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hersberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hersberger in 1964 was 67, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hersberger 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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