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Herzberger Family History

Herzberger Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Herzberger family from?

You can see how Herzberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herzberger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Herzberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Herzberger families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Herzberger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herzberger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herzberger 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 Herzberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herzberger. 16% of Herzberger men worked as a New Worker and 67% of Herzberger women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herzberger were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • New Worker
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Apprentice
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    67%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Herzberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herzberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herzberger 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Herzberger. 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 484 military records available for the last name Herzberger. For the veterans among your Herzberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herzberger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Herzberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Herzberger in 1961 was 58, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herzberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herzberger 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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