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Palberg Family History

Palberg 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: Walberg, Salberg, Kalberg, Palmberg, Halberg, Padberg, Malberg

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Where is the Palberg family from?

You can see how Palberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Palberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Palberg families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Palberg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Palberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Palberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palberg 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Palberg. 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 42 military records available for the last name Palberg. For the veterans among your Palberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palberg lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Palberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Palberg in 1976 was 79, and 88 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palberg 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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