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Henberg Family History

Henberg 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: Heiberg, Helberg, Enberg, Herberg, Renberg, Wenberg, Hedberg, Seaberg

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Where is the Henberg family from?

You can see how Henberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Henberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Henberg families living in Alberta. This was about 80% of all the recorded Henberg's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Henberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henberg 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 Henberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henberg. 60% of Henberg men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Henberg women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Manager
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Henberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Henberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henberg 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Henberg. 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 20 military records available for the last name Henberg. For the veterans among your Henberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henberg lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Henberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Henberg in 1972 was 88, and 87 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henberg 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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