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Simberg Family History

Simberg 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: Silberg, Samberg, Sieberg, Limberg, Seaberg, Imber, Amberg, Limburg

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Where is the Simberg family from?

You can see how Simberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Simberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Simberg families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Simberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Simberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, German Refusee and German Refusee were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Simberg. 100% of Simberg men worked as a German Refusee and 100% of Simberg women worked as a German Refusee. .

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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

  • German Refusee
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • German Refusee
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Simberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simberg 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Simberg. 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 94 military records available for the last name Simberg. For the veterans among your Simberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simberg lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Simberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Simberg in 1944 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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