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Headberg Family History

Headberg 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: Hedberg, Seaberg, Heiberg, Helberg, Hellberg, Feldberg, Herzberg

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Where is the Headberg family from?

You can see how Headberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Headberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Headberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Headberg families living in Minnesota. This was about 58% of all the recorded Headberg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Headberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Headberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Headberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Headberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Headberg 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Headberg. 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 37 military records available for the last name Headberg. For the veterans among your Headberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Headberg lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Headberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Headberg in 1970 was 92, and 79 in 2004.

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