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Kamberg Family History

Kamberg 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: Kamber, Amberg, Kalberg, Bamberg, Lamberg, Ramberg, Hamberg, Samberg

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Where is the Kamberg family from?

You can see how Kamberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kamberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kamberg family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kamberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kamberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamberg 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 Kamberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kamberg. 50% of Kamberg men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kamberg women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kamberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 703 census records available for the last name Kamberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamberg 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Kamberg. 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 154 military records available for the last name Kamberg. For the veterans among your Kamberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamberg lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kamberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kamberg in 1949 was 30, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kamberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamberg 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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