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Alberger Family History

Alberger 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: Amberger, Berger, Albergo, Alderfer, Hamberger, Kalberer, Milberger

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Where is the Alberger family from?

You can see how Alberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Alberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Alberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Alberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Alberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alberger 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 Alberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alberger. 50% of Alberger men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alberger 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Alberger. 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 277 military records available for the last name Alberger. For the veterans among your Alberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alberger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Alberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Alberger in 1967 was 76, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alberger 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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