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Greenberger Name Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) and German Grünberger. As a Jewish surname it is artificial (see Grunberg ) while the German name is habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Grünberg + the habitational suffix -er.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Greenberg, Grauberger, Greenburg, Eisenberger, Freudenberger

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Where is the Greenberger family from?

You can see how Greenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Greenberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Greenberger families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Greenberger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Greenberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Greenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greenberger. 16% of Greenberger men worked as a Salesman and 13% of Greenberger women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greenberger were Owner and Secretary. .

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Owner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Secretary
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Greenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenberger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Greenberger. 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 642 military records available for the last name Greenberger. For the veterans among your Greenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenberger lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Greenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Greenberger in 1940 was 56, and 90 in 2004.

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