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Herbeck Name Meaning

German: habitational name from Herbeck in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Harbeck, Lembeck, Reeck, Norbeck, Beck, Seebeck, Surbeck, Holbeck

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Where is the Herbeck family from?

You can see how Herbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Herbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Herbeck family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Herbeck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herbeck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Herbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herbeck. 26% of Herbeck men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Herbeck women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herbeck were Farm Laborer and Machine Operator. .

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Baker
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Machine Operator
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Herbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herbeck 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Herbeck. 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 603 military records available for the last name Herbeck. For the veterans among your Herbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herbeck lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Herbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Herbeck in 1958 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

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