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Lidberg Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements lid (mainly ‘hill slope’ possibly from a placename such as Lidhult).

Additionally, the second component of the name is berg, which means ‘mountain hill’.

This combination highlights the geographical features that are significant in Swedish place naming.

Nomenclature often reflects the natural landscape, providing insight into the history and culture of the region.

Such ornamental names are a testament to the connection between people's identities and their environment.

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


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Where is the Lidberg family from?

You can see how Lidberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lidberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lidberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Lidberg families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lidberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lidberg families in 1891.
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What did your Lidberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lidberg. 35% of Lidberg men worked as a Farmer.

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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%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lidberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lidberg 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 Lidberg. 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 310 military records available for the last name Lidberg. For the veterans among your Lidberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lidberg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Lidberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Lidberg in 1956 was 57, and 83 in 2002.

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