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Alberg Family History

Alberg Surname Meaning

Swedish: variant of Ahlberg. German: shortened form of Adelberg.

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


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Where is the Alberg family from?

You can see how Alberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Alberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Alberg families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Alberg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Alberg families in 1911.
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What did your Alberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Alberg. 50% of Alberg men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Alberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alberg 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 Alberg. 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 630 military records available for the last name Alberg. For the veterans among your Alberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alberg lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Alberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Alberg in 1951 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alberg 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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