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Herzberg Family History

Herzberg Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of numerous places called Herzberg.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial compound name from German Herz ‘heart’ + Berg ‘hill’.

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


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Where is the Herzberg family from?

You can see how Herzberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herzberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Herzberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Herzberg families living in Quebec. This was about 70% of all the recorded Herzberg's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Herzberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herzberg 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 Herzberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Herzberg. 100% of Herzberg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Herzberg women worked as a Student.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

What Herzberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Herzberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herzberg 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Herzberg. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Herzberg. For the veterans among your Herzberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herzberg lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Herzberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Herzberg in 1950 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herzberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herzberg 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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