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Almberg Family History

Almberg Surname 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: Amberg, Palmberg, Malmberg, Alberg, Albert, Walberg, Ulberg, Lemberg

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Where is the Almberg family from?

You can see how Almberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Almberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Almberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Almberg families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Almberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Almberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Almberg 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 Almberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Almberg. 35% of Almberg men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Almberg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Almberg were Farming and Waitress.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Almberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 948 census records available for the last name Almberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Almberg 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 626 immigration records available for the last name Almberg. 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 142 military records available for the last name Almberg. For the veterans among your Almberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Almberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Almberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Almberg in 1963 was 77, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Almberg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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