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Bumberg Family History

Bumberg 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: Bamberg, Blumberg, Brumberg, Amberg, Boberg, Humbert, Ruberg, Ulberg

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Where is the Bumberg family from?

You can see how Bumberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bumberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bumberg families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Bumberg families living in Wisconsin. This was about 88% of all the recorded Bumberg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bumberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bumberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bumberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bumberg. 24% of Bumberg men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Bumberg women worked as a Typist. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    24%
  • Soldier
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Janitor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Bumberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bumberg 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Bumberg. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bumberg. For the veterans among your Bumberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bumberg lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Bumberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bumberg in 1970 was 96, and 75 in 2003.

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