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Herbers Name Meaning

German and Dutch: patronymic from Herbert . It is found mainly in Lower Saxony and across the Dutch border.

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


Similar surnames: Herber, Harbers, Herberg, Harbert, Ebbers, Helmers, Harders, Egbers

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Where is the Herbers family from?

You can see how Herbers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herbers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Herbers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Herbers families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Herbers's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Herbers families in 1880.
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What did your Herbers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herbers. 22% of Herbers men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Herbers women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herbers were Operator and 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
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Maid
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Herbers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herbers 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Herbers. 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 453 military records available for the last name Herbers. For the veterans among your Herbers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herbers lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Herbers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Herbers in 1962 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

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