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Herbek Family History

Herbek 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: Herek, Herbeck, Herbel, Hrbek, Herber, Herbst, Harben, Hermes, Herder

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Where is the Herbek family from?

You can see how Herbek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herbek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Herbek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Herbek families living in Michigan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Herbek's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Herbek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herbek 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 Herbek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herbek. 75% of Herbek 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
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Herbek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Herbek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herbek 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Herbek. 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 92 military records available for the last name Herbek. For the veterans among your Herbek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herbek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Herbek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Herbek in 1967 was 93, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herbek 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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