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Gorenberg Family History

Gorenberg 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: Norenberg, Lowenberg, Rosenberg, Kornberg, Granberg, Grunberg

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Where is the Gorenberg family from?

You can see how Gorenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gorenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gorenberg families living in Iowa. This was about 22% of all the recorded Gorenberg's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Gorenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorenberg 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 Gorenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorenberg. 50% of Gorenberg men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Gorenberg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorenberg were Truck Driver and Office Work.

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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
    50%
  • Tailor
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Office Work
    50%

What Gorenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Gorenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorenberg 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Gorenberg. 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 44 military records available for the last name Gorenberg. For the veterans among your Gorenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorenberg lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Gorenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gorenberg in 1972 was 78, and 76 in 2002.

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