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Bamberg Name Meaning

German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): habitational name from the city of Bamberg in Bavaria (formerly in Upper Franconia). Between 1007 and 1702 it was the capital of a powerful ecclesiastical state, and in the 15th century the bishops of Bamberg were raised to princely rank.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Amberg, Hamberg, Samberg, Lamberg, Bamberger, Bamber, Lemberg

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Bamberg Family Origin

Where is the Bamberg family from?

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    You can see how Bamberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bamberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bamberg families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bamberg family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Bamberg's in the USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Bamberg families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bamberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Bamberg Family Occupations

    What did your Bamberg ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Bamberg occupation in the USA was Farmer. 24% of Bamberg's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Bamberg family was Musician. Farmer, Keeping House and Farm Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Bamberg.

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    • Farmer

      24%

    • Keeping House

      12%

    • Farm Laborer

      9%

    • Musician

      6%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bamberg ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Bamberg Historical Records

    What Bamberg family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bamberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bamberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Bamberg. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bamberg. For the veterans among your Bamberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Bamberg Life Expectancy

    What is the average Bamberg lifespan?

    Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bamberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bamberg in 1953 was 53, and 69 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bamberg

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bamberg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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