Herman Eberhard (1884–1981)
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- Born
- 1884
- Died
- 1981
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Herman Eberhard born? 1884.
When did Herman Eberhard die? 1981.
Life story
Herman Eberhard (1884–1981) was born in 1884, and died in 1981, at about age 97. A cemetery record documents Herman's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Herman's life.
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The world Herman lived through
1886 · age 2 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1906 · age 22 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1918 · age 34 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1935 · age 51 — The Social Security Act was signed
1945 · age 61 — World War II ended
1955 · age 71 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1964 · age 80 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
1976 · age 92 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial
Questions about Herman Eberhard
When was Herman Eberhard born?
Herman Eberhard was born in 1884.
When did Herman Eberhard die?
Herman Eberhard died in 1981.
How old was Herman Eberhard at the time of death?
Herman Eberhard was about 97 years old.
Where is Herman Eberhard buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Herman's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Herman Eberhard was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Herman was born.
Who was president when Herman Eberhard died?
In 1981, the U.S. presidents were Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.
What generation was Herman Eberhard part of?
Born in 1884, Herman Eberhard was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Herman Eberhard's lifetime?
During Herman's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 2); the Titanic sank (1912, age 28); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 49); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 63); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 78); the United States celebrated its Bicentennial (1976, age 92).
Which U.S. censuses would include Herman Eberhard?
Federal censuses taken during Herman's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Herman Eberhard are on AncestryData?
2 people named Herman Eberhard are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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Death
1981
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AncestryData, "Herman Eberhard (1884–1981)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/herman-eberhard-1884-1981-79e636a6/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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