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Scholberg Family History

Scholberg 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: Schomberg, Schulberg, Schonberg, Holberg, Sahlberg, Solberg, Scholer

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Where is the Scholberg family from?

You can see how Scholberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scholberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Scholberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Scholberg families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Scholberg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Scholberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scholberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Scholberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scholberg. 50% of Scholberg men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Scholberg women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scholberg were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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What Scholberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Scholberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scholberg 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Scholberg. 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 57 military records available for the last name Scholberg. For the veterans among your Scholberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scholberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Scholberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Scholberg in 1964 was 75, and 74 in 2003.

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