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Herzenberg Family History

Herzenberg 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: Herzberg, Nerenberg, Hardenbergh, Ellenberg, Levenberg, Eisenberg

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Where is the Herzenberg family from?

You can see how Herzenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herzenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Herzenberg families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Herzenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herzenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herzenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herzenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herzenberg. 60% of Herzenberg men worked as a Manager. .

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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

  • Manager
    60%
  • Owner
    40%
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What Herzenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Herzenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herzenberg 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Herzenberg. 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 128 military records available for the last name Herzenberg. For the veterans among your Herzenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herzenberg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Herzenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Herzenberg in 1967 was 72, and 88 in 2003.

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