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Gartenberg Family History

Gartenberg Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Garten ‘garden’ + Berg ‘mountain hill’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gartenberg family from?

You can see how Gartenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gartenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Gartenberg families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gartenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gartenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gartenberg 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 Gartenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gartenberg. 24% of Gartenberg men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Gartenberg women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gartenberg were Owner and Finisher.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Drug Store
    8%
  • Owner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Helper
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Finisher
    23%

What Gartenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gartenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gartenberg 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 673 immigration records available for the last name Gartenberg. 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 238 military records available for the last name Gartenberg. For the veterans among your Gartenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gartenberg lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gartenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gartenberg in 1961 was 60, and 83 in 2004.

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