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Omberg Family History

Omberg 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: Amberg, Osberg, Oberg, Homberg, Romberg, Momberg, Gomberg, Ober, Berg

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Where is the Omberg family from?

You can see how Omberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Omberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Omberg families living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Omberg's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Omberg families in 1880.
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What did your Omberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Omberg. 78% of Omberg 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
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Omberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Omberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omberg 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Omberg. 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 107 military records available for the last name Omberg. For the veterans among your Omberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Omberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Omberg in 1966 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omberg 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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