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Sumberg Family History

Sumberg 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: Samberg, Summer, Seaberg, Amberg, Silberg, Humbert, Selberg, Ruberg

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Where is the Sumberg family from?

You can see how Sumberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sumberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Sumberg families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Sumberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sumberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sumberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sumberg. 54% of Sumberg men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    54%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
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Census Records

There are 926 census records available for the last name Sumberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumberg 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Sumberg. 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 131 military records available for the last name Sumberg. For the veterans among your Sumberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sumberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sumberg in 1966 was 71, and 75 in 2003.

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