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Henberger Family History

Henberger 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: Heuberger, Hemberger, Herberger, Heiberger, Shenberger, Leinberger

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Where is the Henberger family from?

You can see how Henberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henberger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Henberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Henberger family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Henberger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Henberger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henberger 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 Henberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henberger. 31% of Henberger 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Henberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Henberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henberger 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Henberger. 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 253 military records available for the last name Henberger. For the veterans among your Henberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henberger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Henberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Henberger in 1969 was 72, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henberger 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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