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Warberg Family History

Warberg 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, Walburg, Barber, Warner, Amberg, Garber, Forberg, Arber

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Where is the Warberg family from?

You can see how Warberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Warberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Warberg families living in Staffordshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Warberg's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Warberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warberg 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 Warberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Warberg. 42% of Warberg men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Hand
    17%
  • Painter
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Warberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warberg 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 540 immigration records available for the last name Warberg. 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 96 military records available for the last name Warberg. For the veterans among your Warberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Warberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Warberg in 1966 was 55, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Warberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warberg 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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