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Herbell Family History

Herbell 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: Herbel, Herrell, Hartell, Herbert, Hensell, Harwell, Corbell, Kernell

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Where is the Herbell family from?

You can see how Herbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herbell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Herbell families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Herbell family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herbell's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Herbell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herbell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herbell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Herbell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Herbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herbell 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Herbell. 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 24 military records available for the last name Herbell. For the veterans among your Herbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herbell lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Herbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Herbell in 1976 was 76, and 91 in 1994.

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