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Fyrberg Family History

Fyrberg 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: Forberg, Froberg, Freberg, Furber, Friberg, Farber, Ryberg, Herberg

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Where is the Fyrberg family from?

You can see how Fyrberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fyrberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Fyrberg families living in Massachusetts. This was about 78% of all the recorded Fyrberg's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Fyrberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fyrberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fyrberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Welder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fyrberg. 100% of Fyrberg men worked as a Welder. .

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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

  • Welder
    100%
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Fyrberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fyrberg 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Fyrberg. 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 25 military records available for the last name Fyrberg. For the veterans among your Fyrberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fyrberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Fyrberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fyrberg in 1966 was 87, and 80 in 1999.

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