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Silberger Family History

Silberger Name 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: Milberger, Wilberger, Silberg, Silberberg, Sollberger, Seeberger

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Where is the Silberger family from?

You can see how Silberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silberger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Silberger families living in New York. This was about 48% of all the recorded Silberger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Silberger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Silberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Silberger. 100% of Silberger men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Silberger women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Silberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Silberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silberger 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Silberger. 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 76 military records available for the last name Silberger. For the veterans among your Silberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silberger lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Silberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Silberger in 1950 was 49, and 80 in 2002.

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