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Northburg Family History

Northburg 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: Norbury, Northrup, Northcutt, Northup, Norenberg, Nordberg, Norberg

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Where is the Northburg family from?

You can see how Northburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Northburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Northburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Northburg families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Northburg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Northburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Northburg 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 Northburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Northburg. 100% of Northburg men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Northburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Northburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Northburg 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 immigration records available for the last name Northburg. 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 5 military records available for the last name Northburg. For the veterans among your Northburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Northburg lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1985, in the United States, Northburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Northburg in 1974 was 91, and 70 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Northburg 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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