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Herbertson Name Meaning

Scottish (Glasgow): patronymic from the Older Scots and Middle English personal name Herbert .

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


Similar surnames: Humbertson, Robertson, Gilbertson, Harbison, Elberson, Bergerson

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Where is the Herbertson family from?

You can see how Herbertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herbertson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herbertson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Herbertson family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Herbertson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Herbertson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herbertson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herbertson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herbertson. 56% of Herbertson men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Herbertson women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herbertson were Checker and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    56%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Checker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Herbertson. 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 478 military records available for the last name Herbertson. For the veterans among your Herbertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herbertson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Herbertson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Herbertson in 1965 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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