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Herrnberger Family History

Herrnberger 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: Hornberger, Herberger, Herzberger, Hearnsberger, Hershberger

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Where is the Herrnberger family from?

You can see how Herrnberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herrnberger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Herrnberger families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Herrnberger's in USA. California had the highest population of Herrnberger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herrnberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herrnberger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Herrnberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrnberger 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Herrnberger. 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 289 military records available for the last name Herrnberger. For the veterans among your Herrnberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herrnberger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Herrnberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Herrnberger in 1969 was 72, and 76 in 2003.

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