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Cederborg Family History

Cederborg 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: Cederberg, Feuerborn, Underberg, Anderberg, Soderberg, Edelberg

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Where is the Cederborg family from?

You can see how Cederborg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cederborg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cederborg families living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Cederborg's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Cederborg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cederborg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cederborg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cederborg. 34% of Cederborg men worked as a Painter and 100% of Cederborg women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Painter
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Cederborg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Cederborg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cederborg 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Cederborg. 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 120 military records available for the last name Cederborg. For the veterans among your Cederborg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cederborg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cederborg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Cederborg in 1964 was 73, and 82 in 2003.

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