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Herbolsheimer Family History

Herbolsheimer Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from either of two places called Herbolzheim in Baden and Bavaria.

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


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Where is the Herbolsheimer family from?

You can see how Herbolsheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herbolsheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herbolsheimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Herbolsheimer families living in Ohio. This was about 59% of all the recorded Herbolsheimer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Herbolsheimer families in 1880.
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What did your Herbolsheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herbolsheimer. 72% of Herbolsheimer men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Herbolsheimer women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herbolsheimer were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    72%
  • Shoe Repairer
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

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Census Records

There are 600 census records available for the last name Herbolsheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herbolsheimer 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Herbolsheimer. 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 279 military records available for the last name Herbolsheimer. For the veterans among your Herbolsheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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