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Birnberg Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashenazic): artificial name from German Birn ‘pear’ + Berg ‘mountain’.

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


Similar surnames: Kinberg, Kornberg, Finberg, Winberg, Sternberg, Tornberg, Weinberg

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Where is the Birnberg family from?

You can see how Birnberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birnberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Birnberg families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Birnberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Birnberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birnberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Birnberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Buyer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birnberg. 34% of Birnberg men worked as a Manager and 100% of Birnberg women worked as a Buyer. .

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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

  • Manager
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Buyer
    100%
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What Birnberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 871 census records available for the last name Birnberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birnberg 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Birnberg. 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 118 military records available for the last name Birnberg. For the veterans among your Birnberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birnberg lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Birnberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Birnberg in 1961 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

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