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Herbison Family History

Herbison Surname Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire): patronymic from a pet form of Herbert. See Herbertson.

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


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Where is the Herbison family from?

You can see how Herbison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herbison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Herbison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 51 Herbison families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Herbison's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herbison families in 1911.
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What did your Herbison ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Herbison. 65% of Herbison men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Herbison women 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
    65%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Clergyman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Herbison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herbison 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 632 immigration records available for the last name Herbison. 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 676 military records available for the last name Herbison. For the veterans among your Herbison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herbison lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Herbison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Herbison in 1959 was 64, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herbison 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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