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Jaberg Family History

Jaberg Surname 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: Jaber, Aaberg, Aberg, Berg, Faber, Seaberg, Gaber, Naber, Amberg

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Where is the Jaberg family from?

You can see how Jaberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Jaberg families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Jaberg's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Jaberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jaberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaberg. 43% of Jaberg men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Jaberg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaberg were Blacksmith and Housewife.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Blacksmith
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Jaberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Jaberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaberg 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Jaberg. 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 125 military records available for the last name Jaberg. For the veterans among your Jaberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaberg lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Jaberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jaberg in 1957 was 49, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaberg 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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