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Herbranson Family History

Herbranson 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: Hermanson, Branson, Hermansen, Herbison, Herbertson, Gulbranson

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Where is the Herbranson family from?

You can see how Herbranson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herbranson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herbranson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Herbranson families living in Minnesota. This was about 79% of all the recorded Herbranson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Herbranson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herbranson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herbranson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herbranson. 40% of Herbranson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Herbranson women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    40%
  • Farming
    27%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Herbranson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Herbranson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herbranson 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Herbranson. 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 50 military records available for the last name Herbranson. For the veterans among your Herbranson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herbranson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Herbranson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Herbranson in 1968 was 69, and 87 in 2004.

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