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Silberberg Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of numerous places called Silberberg. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Silber ‘silver’ + Berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


Similar surnames: Silverberg, Winterberg, Silberg, Sternberg, Schneeberg, Seidenberg

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Where is the Silberberg family from?

You can see how Silberberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silberberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Silberberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Silberberg families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Silberberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Silberberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silberberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silberberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Silberberg. 75% of Silberberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Servant
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Silberberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silberberg 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Silberberg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Silberberg. For the veterans among your Silberberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silberberg lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Silberberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Silberberg in 1957 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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