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Fagerburg Family History

Fagerburg 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: Fagerberg, Waterbury, Hanenburg, Funderburg, Fairburn, Fogelberg

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Where is the Fagerburg family from?

You can see how Fagerburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fagerburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fagerburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fagerburg families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fagerburg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fagerburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fagerburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fagerburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fagerburg. 60% of Fagerburg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fagerburg women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Fagerburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Fagerburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fagerburg 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Fagerburg. 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 74 military records available for the last name Fagerburg. For the veterans among your Fagerburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fagerburg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fagerburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fagerburg in 1965 was 84, and 83 in 2004.

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