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Herbel Family History

Herbel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal name Herbord composed of the elements heri hari ‘army’ + bord ‘shield rim shield’.

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


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Where is the Herbel family from?

You can see how Herbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herbel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Herbel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Herbel families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Herbel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Herbel families in 1911.
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What did your Herbel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Herbel. 100% of Herbel 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%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Herbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herbel 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 763 immigration records available for the last name Herbel. 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 614 military records available for the last name Herbel. For the veterans among your Herbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herbel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Herbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Herbel in 1955 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herbel 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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