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Berbig Family History

Berbig 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: Gerbig, Herbig, Berlin, Berg, Bergin, Herzig, Fertig, Bering, Breig

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Where is the Berbig family from?

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

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Berbig. 20% of Berbig men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Pattern Maker
    20%
  • Butcher
    20%
  • Delivery Chauffeur
    20%
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Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Berbig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berbig 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Berbig. 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 346 military records available for the last name Berbig. For the veterans among your Berbig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berbig lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Berbig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Berbig in 1946 was 57, and 87 in 2004.

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