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Gumberg Family History

Gumberg 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: Gomberg, Gumbert, Amberg, Humbert, Ruberg, Ulberg, Lemberg, Bamberg

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Where is the Gumberg family from?

You can see how Gumberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gumberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gumberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Gumberg families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gumberg's in USA. California had the highest population of Gumberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gumberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gumberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gumberg. 34% of Gumberg men worked as a Salesman. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%
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Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Gumberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gumberg 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Gumberg. 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 57 military records available for the last name Gumberg. For the veterans among your Gumberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gumberg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Gumberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gumberg in 1968 was 58, and 82 in 2002.

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