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Alberding Family History

Alberding Name Meaning

North German (Westphalia) and Dutch: habitational name from Alberding a farmhouse originally belonging to a certain Albert and his kin (see Albert ).

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


Similar surnames: Olberding, Gerberding, Nieberding, Wilberding, Berding, Everding

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Where is the Alberding family from?

You can see how Alberding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alberding family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Alberding families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Alberding families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Alberding's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Alberding families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alberding surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alberding ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alberding. 42% of Alberding men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Alberding women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alberding were Clerk and Housework. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Housework
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alberding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alberding 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Alberding. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 334 military records available for the last name Alberding. For the veterans among your Alberding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alberding lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Alberding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Alberding in 1943 was 48, and 86 in 2004.

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