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Isberg Family History

Isberg Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements is ‘ice’ (probably from a placename) + berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


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Where is the Isberg family from?

You can see how Isberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Isberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Isberg families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Isberg's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Isberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isberg 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 Isberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isberg. 35% of Isberg men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Isberg women worked as a Student Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Isberg were Fisherman and Bookkeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Fisherman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Isberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Isberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isberg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Isberg. 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 262 military records available for the last name Isberg. For the veterans among your Isberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isberg lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Isberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Isberg in 1953 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Isberg 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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