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Tongberg Family History

Tongberg 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: Youngberg, Wangberg, Langberg, Tanberg, Tandberg, Hogberg, Engberg

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Where is the Tongberg family from?

You can see how Tongberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tongberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Tongberg families living in Massachusetts. This was about 86% of all the recorded Tongberg's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Tongberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tongberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tongberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tongberg. 100% of Tongberg women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Tongberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tongberg 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Tongberg. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tongberg. For the veterans among your Tongberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tongberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Tongberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tongberg in 1962 was 56, and 93 in 2003.

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