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Heyberger Family History

Heyberger 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: Heuberger, Hemberger, Herberger, Heiberger, Neuberger, Hamberger

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Where is the Heyberger family from?

You can see how Heyberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heyberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Heyberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Heyberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heyberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heyberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pipe Cutter and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heyberger. 34% of Heyberger men worked as a Pipe Cutter and 50% of Heyberger women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heyberger were Hired Hand and Clerk. .

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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

  • Pipe Cutter
    34%
  • Hog Kill
    34%
  • Hired Hand
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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What Heyberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Heyberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyberger 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Heyberger. 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 221 military records available for the last name Heyberger. For the veterans among your Heyberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyberger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Heyberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Heyberger in 1964 was 59, and 90 in 2002.

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