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Herbat Family History

Herbat Name 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: Herbst, Horvat, Herbert, Herdt, Herman, Herran, Bernat, Herb, Herbel

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Where is the Herbat family from?

You can see how Herbat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herbat family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Herbat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Herbat families living in Missouri. This was about 24% of all the recorded Herbat's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Herbat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herbat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herbat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herbat. 35% of Herbat men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Herbat women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herbat were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    29%
  • Secretary
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%
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Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Herbat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herbat 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Herbat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 92 military records available for the last name Herbat. For the veterans among your Herbat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herbat lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1998, in the United States, Herbat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Herbat in 1983 was 70, and 64 in 1998.

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