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Hemberger Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Hemberg (also in Switzerland) or Hembergen.

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


Similar surnames: Lemberger, Heuberger, Hamberger, Heimberger, Romberger, Seeberger

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Where is the Hemberger family from?

You can see how Hemberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemberger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Hemberger families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hemberger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hemberger families in 1891.
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What did your Hemberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hemberger. 24% of Hemberger men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Hemberger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hemberger were Mechanic and Housekeeper. .

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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
    24%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hemberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemberger 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 561 immigration records available for the last name Hemberger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 950 military records available for the last name Hemberger. For the veterans among your Hemberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemberger lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hemberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hemberger in 1945 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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