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Camberg Family History

Camberg 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: Amberg, Bamberg, Lamberg, Ramberg, Hamberg, Samberg, Camber, Lambert

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Where is the Camberg family from?

You can see how Camberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Camberg families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there were 6 Camberg families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Camberg's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Camberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camberg 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 Camberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Camberg. 100% of Camberg 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Camberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Camberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camberg 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Camberg. 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 85 military records available for the last name Camberg. For the veterans among your Camberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Camberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Camberg in 1964 was 66, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Camberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camberg 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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