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Greenberg Family History

Greenberg Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish and German Grünberg ‘green mountain’ (see Grunberg).

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


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Where is the Greenberg family from?

You can see how Greenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Greenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 141 Greenberg families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Greenberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Greenberg families in 1891.
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What did your Greenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Greenberg. 13% of Greenberg men worked as a Ladies Tailor and 72% of Greenberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greenberg were Cabinet Maker and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Ladies Tailor
    13%
  • Tailor
    11%
  • Master Tailor
    10%
  • Cabinet Maker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Tailoress
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 119,000 census records available for the last name Greenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenberg 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 35,000 immigration records available for the last name Greenberg. 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 20,000 military records available for the last name Greenberg. For the veterans among your Greenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenberg lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Greenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Greenberg in 1941 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greenberg 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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