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Eastberg Family History

Eastberg 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: Easter, Westberg, Ostberg, Eastburn, Master, Esther, Kastner, Seaberg

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Where is the Eastberg family from?

You can see how Eastberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eastberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eastberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Eastberg family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Eastberg's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Eastberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eastberg 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 Eastberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eastberg. 30% of Eastberg men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Welder
    20%

What Eastberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 826 census records available for the last name Eastberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eastberg 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Eastberg. 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 121 military records available for the last name Eastberg. For the veterans among your Eastberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eastberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Eastberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Eastberg in 1964 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eastberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eastberg 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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