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Jernberg Family History

Jernberg Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements jern a variant of järn ‘iron’ + berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


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Where is the Jernberg family from?

You can see how Jernberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jernberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jernberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Jernberg families living in Illinois. This was about 64% of all the recorded Jernberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jernberg families in 1880.
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What did your Jernberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jernberg. 15% of Jernberg men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Jernberg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jernberg were Proprietor and Bookkeeper.

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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
    15%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

What Jernberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jernberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jernberg 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Jernberg. 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 453 military records available for the last name Jernberg. For the veterans among your Jernberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jernberg lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Jernberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jernberg in 1955 was 52, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jernberg 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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