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Herbstritt Name Meaning

German:: possibly an altered form of Herbstreuth a habitational name from a place so called near Bayreuth Bavaria; the second element denoting a clearing in the forest has several variants in German: -reuth -rieth -reith. alternatively it may be an altered form of the nickname Hebstreit a variant of Hebenstreit .

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


Similar surnames: Bernstein, Strutt, Herbst, Herriott, Derstine, Hemstreet, Nesbitt

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Where is the Herbstritt family from?

You can see how Herbstritt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herbstritt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Herbstritt families living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Herbstritt's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Herbstritt families in 1920.
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What did your Herbstritt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herbstritt. 80% of Herbstritt men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Herbstritt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herbstritt were Foreman and House Wife. .

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    80%
  • Foreman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • House Wife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Herbstritt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herbstritt 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Herbstritt. 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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There are 160 military records available for the last name Herbstritt. For the veterans among your Herbstritt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herbstritt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Herbstritt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Herbstritt in 1962 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

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