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Herbrand Family History

Herbrand 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: Herran, Hebrank, Ferrand, Erbland, Bertrand, Brand, Herring, Harland

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Where is the Herbrand family from?

You can see how Herbrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herbrand family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Herbrand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Herbrand families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Herbrand's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herbrand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herbrand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herbrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herbrand. 34% of Herbrand men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Herbrand women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Auto Mechanic
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Herbrand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 862 census records available for the last name Herbrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herbrand 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Herbrand. 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 214 military records available for the last name Herbrand. For the veterans among your Herbrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herbrand lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Herbrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Herbrand in 1964 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

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