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Orberg Family History

Orberg 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: Forberg, Osberg, Oberg, Norberg, Ober, Berg, Froberg, Holberg

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Where is the Orberg family from?

You can see how Orberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Orberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Orberg families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Orberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Orberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orberg 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 Orberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orberg. 50% of Orberg 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Orberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Orberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orberg 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Orberg. 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 72 military records available for the last name Orberg. For the veterans among your Orberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Orberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Orberg in 1965 was 68, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orberg 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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