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Redberg Family History

Redberg 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: Rodberg, Renberg, Rydberg, Hedberg, Edberg, Rehberg, Rudberg, Reder

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Where is the Redberg family from?

You can see how Redberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Redberg families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Redberg families living in Iowa. This was about 36% of all the recorded Redberg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Redberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Redberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redberg. 40% of Redberg men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Redberg women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redberg were Dairy Man and New Worker. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Cheese Maker
    14%
  • Dairy Man
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Redberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redberg 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Redberg. 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 80 military records available for the last name Redberg. For the veterans among your Redberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Redberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Redberg in 1965 was 60, and 85 in 2002.

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