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Payberg Family History

Payberg 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: Padberg, Amberg, Walberg, Salberg, Kalberg, Bamberg, Lamberg, Payer

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Where is the Payberg family from?

You can see how Payberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Payberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Payberg families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Payberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Payberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Payberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Payberg ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Payberg ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Payberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Payberg 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Payberg. 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 36 military records available for the last name Payberg. For the veterans among your Payberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Payberg lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Payberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Payberg in 1981 was 81, and 78 in 1998.

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