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Hernsberger Family History

Hernsberger 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: Ernsberger, Hearnsberger, Harnsberger, Hornberger, Rensberger

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Where is the Hernsberger family from?

You can see how Hernsberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hernsberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Hernsberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hernsberger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hernsberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hernsberger families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Hernsberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hernsberger 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hernsberger. 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 29 military records available for the last name Hernsberger. For the veterans among your Hernsberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hernsberger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1988, in the United States, Hernsberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hernsberger in 1963 was 61, and 86 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hernsberger 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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