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Sperberg Family History

Sperberg Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived or farmed on a dry hill.

It originates from Middle High German spör ‘dry, poor, meager’.

The second part of the name comes from berg ‘mountain, hill’.

This etymology reflects the geographical characteristics of the area.

The name signifies the relationship between the land and its inhabitants.

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


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Where is the Sperberg family from?

You can see how Sperberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sperberg family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sperberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Sperberg family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sperberg's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Sperberg families in 1841.
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What did your Sperberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sperberg. 47% of Sperberg men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Sperberg women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sperberg were Carpenter and 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

  • Salesman
    47%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Sperberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Sperberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sperberg 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Sperberg. 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 120 military records available for the last name Sperberg. For the veterans among your Sperberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sperberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sperberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sperberg in 1964 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sperberg 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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