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Newberger Family History

Newberger Name Meaning

Altered form of Neuberger with the first syllable Americanized.

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


Similar surnames: Newburger, Newberg, Newbauer, Shenberger, Milberger, Newburg

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Where is the Newberger family from?

You can see how Newberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newberger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Newberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Newberger families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Newberger's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Newberger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newberger 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 Newberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newberger. 15% of Newberger men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Newberger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newberger were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Saleslady
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Newberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newberger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Newberger. 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 796 military records available for the last name Newberger. For the veterans among your Newberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newberger lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Newberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Newberger in 1954 was 49, and 87 in 2004.

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