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Tandberg Family History

Tandberg Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Tanberg. This surname is also found Sweden.

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


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Where is the Tandberg family from?

You can see how Tandberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tandberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tandberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Tandberg family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tandberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tandberg families in 1891.
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What did your Tandberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tandberg. 21% of Tandberg men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Tandberg women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tandberg were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    21%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Tandberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tandberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tandberg 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 961 immigration records available for the last name Tandberg. 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 244 military records available for the last name Tandberg. For the veterans among your Tandberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tandberg lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Tandberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Tandberg in 1957 was 41, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tandberg 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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