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Berberg Family History

Berberg 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: Herberg, Berber, Berner, Berger, Barber, Seaberg, Heiberg, Helberg

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Where is the Berberg family from?

You can see how Berberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Berberg family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Berberg's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Berberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berberg. 100% of Berberg men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Berberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berberg 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Berberg. 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 19 military records available for the last name Berberg. For the veterans among your Berberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berberg lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Berberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Berberg in 1973 was 61, and 64 in 1985.

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