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Herbison Name Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire): patronymic from a pet form of Herbert . See Herbertson .

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


Similar surnames: Harbison, Herson, Harmison, Herbin, Harrison, Denison, Hewson

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Where is the Herbison family from?

You can see how Herbison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herbison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Herbison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Herbison families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 24% of all the recorded Herbison's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Herbison families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herbison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herbison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herbison. 31% of Herbison men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Herbison women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herbison were Mechanic 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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Nurse
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 632 immigration records available for the last name Herbison. 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 676 military records available for the last name Herbison. For the veterans among your Herbison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herbison lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Herbison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Herbison in 1959 was 64, and 84 in 2004.

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