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Aberg Family History

Aberg Surname Meaning

Americanized spelling of Scandinavian Aaberg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Aberg family from?

You can see how Aberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Aberg families living in Kent. This was about 36% of all the recorded Aberg's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Aberg families in 1891.
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What did your Aberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Signalman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Aberg. 100% of Aberg men worked as a Railway Signalman and 70% of Aberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Signalman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Household Duty
    16%
  • Sister S R H
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Aberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aberg 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Aberg. 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 533 military records available for the last name Aberg. For the veterans among your Aberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aberg lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Aberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Aberg in 1960 was 22, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aberg 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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