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Herbsman Family History

Herbsman 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: Hersman, Herdman, Herman, Horsman, Mersman, Hessman, Wernsman

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Where is the Herbsman family from?

You can see how Herbsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herbsman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Herbsman families living in Massachusetts. This was about 83% of all the recorded Herbsman's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Herbsman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herbsman 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 Herbsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herbsman. 50% of Herbsman men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Herbsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Herbsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herbsman 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Herbsman. 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 17 military records available for the last name Herbsman. For the veterans among your Herbsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herbsman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Herbsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Herbsman in 1966 was 86, and 95 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herbsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herbsman 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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