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Marberg Family History

Marberg 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: Malberg, Marker, Barber, Amberg, Walberg, Garber, Marler, Forberg

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Where is the Marberg family from?

You can see how Marberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Marberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Marberg families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 70% of all the recorded Marberg's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Marberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marberg 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 Marberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marberg. 37% of Marberg men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Marberg women worked as a Maid.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Marberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Marberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marberg 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Marberg. 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 91 military records available for the last name Marberg. For the veterans among your Marberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marberg lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Marberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Marberg in 1957 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marberg 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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