This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Edberg family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Edberg Family History

Edberg Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ed ‘passage isthmus’ (probably from a placename) + berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Edberg family from?

You can see how Edberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Edberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Edberg families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Edberg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Edberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Edberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Edberg. 14% of Edberg men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Edberg women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Edberg were Salesman and Maid.

View Census Data for Edberg | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Maid
    14%

What Edberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Edberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Edberg

Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Edberg. 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.

View all Edberg immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 573 military records available for the last name Edberg. For the veterans among your Edberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Edberg military records

You've only scratched the surface of Edberg family history

Discover More

What is the average Edberg lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Edberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Edberg in 1958 was 29, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edberg 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Edberg family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial