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Thyberg Family History

Thyberg 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: Hoberg, Skyberg, Ryberg, Tanberg, Thibert, Shoberg, Nyberg, Thunberg

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Where is the Thyberg family from?

You can see how Thyberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thyberg family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Thyberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Thyberg families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Thyberg's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Thyberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thyberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thyberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and File Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thyberg. 20% of Thyberg men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Thyberg women worked as a File Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thyberg were Baker and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Baker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • File Clerk
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Thyberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thyberg 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 734 immigration records available for the last name Thyberg. 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 212 military records available for the last name Thyberg. For the veterans among your Thyberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thyberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Thyberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Thyberg in 1964 was 66, and 66 in 2003.

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