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Sanberg Family History

Sanberg 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: Sandberg, Salberg, Tanberg, Samberg, Swanberg, Seaberg, Amberg

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Where is the Sanberg family from?

You can see how Sanberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sanberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Sanberg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sanberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanberg 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 Sanberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sanberg. 16% of Sanberg men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Sanberg women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sanberg were Clerk and Maid.

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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
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Maid
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sanberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanberg 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 810 immigration records available for the last name Sanberg. 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 Sanberg. For the veterans among your Sanberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanberg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Sanberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sanberg in 1956 was 53, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sanberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanberg 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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