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Schwartzberg Family History

Schwartzberg Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German schwarz ‘black’ + Berg ‘mountain hill’. Altered form of German Schwarzberg a habitational name from any of several places so named in Bavaria.

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


Similar surnames: Schatzberg, Schneeberg, Schnakenberg, Schlossberg, Achterberg

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Where is the Schwartzberg family from?

You can see how Schwartzberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwartzberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwartzberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Schwartzberg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwartzberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schwartzberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwartzberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwartzberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gentlemens Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Schwartzberg. 100% of Schwartzberg men worked as a Gentlemens Hairdresser and 100% of Schwartzberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gentlemens Hairdresser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schwartzberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwartzberg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schwartzberg. 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 682 military records available for the last name Schwartzberg. For the veterans among your Schwartzberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwartzberg lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Schwartzberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schwartzberg in 1948 was 28, and 85 in 2004.

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