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Herbener Family History

Herbener 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: Herbster, Heavener, Herberger, Hershner, Hebeler, Bergener, Hevener

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Where is the Herbener family from?

You can see how Herbener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herbener family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Herbener families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Herbener families living in Virginia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Herbener's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Herbener families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herbener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herbener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herbener. 37% of Herbener men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    37%
  • Machinist
    28%
  • Foreman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herbener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herbener 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Herbener. 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 175 military records available for the last name Herbener. For the veterans among your Herbener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herbener lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Herbener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Herbener in 1963 was 82, and 77 in 2004.

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