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Herbig Family History

Herbig Surname Meaning

German: variant of Herwig.

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


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Where is the Herbig family from?

You can see how Herbig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herbig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Herbig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Herbig families living in New York. This was about 20% of all the recorded Herbig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herbig families in 1880.
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What did your Herbig ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Herbig. 100% of Herbig men worked as a Farmers Son.

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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

  • Farmers Son
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Herbig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herbig 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 736 immigration records available for the last name Herbig. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Herbig. For the veterans among your Herbig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herbig lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Herbig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Herbig in 1957 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herbig 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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