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Bambarger Family History

Bambarger 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: Bamberger, Bumbarger, Baumberger, Hamberger, Humbarger, Bomberger

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Where is the Bambarger family from?

You can see how Bambarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bambarger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bambarger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Bambarger families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Bambarger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bambarger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bambarger 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 Bambarger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bambarger. 56% of Bambarger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bambarger women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bambarger were Office Manager and Housekeeper.

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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
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Office Manager
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Bambarger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 792 census records available for the last name Bambarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bambarger 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Bambarger. 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 81 military records available for the last name Bambarger. For the veterans among your Bambarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bambarger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Bambarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bambarger in 1958 was 35, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bambarger 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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