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Chindberg Family History

Chindberg 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: Kindberg, Lindberg, Chandler, Childers, Sandberg, Schindler

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Where is the Chindberg family from?

You can see how Chindberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chindberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chindberg families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chindberg's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Chindberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chindberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chindberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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What Chindberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Chindberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chindberg 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Chindberg. 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 11 military records available for the last name Chindberg. For the veterans among your Chindberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chindberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chindberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Chindberg in 1963 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

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