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Hebner Family History

Hebner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hübner (see Huebner).

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


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Where is the Hebner family from?

You can see how Hebner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hebner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hebner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Hebner families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Hebner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hebner families in 1911.
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What did your Hebner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hebner. 59% of Hebner 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
    59%
  • Labourer
    42%

What Hebner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hebner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hebner 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Hebner. 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 963 military records available for the last name Hebner. For the veterans among your Hebner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hebner lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hebner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Hebner in 1951 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hebner 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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