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Lumberg Family History

Lumberg 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: Lemberg, Lamberg, Blumberg, Limberg, Lumbert, Lambert, Amberg

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Where is the Lumberg family from?

You can see how Lumberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lumberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lumberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Lumberg families living in Alberta. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lumberg's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Lumberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lumberg 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 Lumberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lumberg. 28% of Lumberg men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Lumberg women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lumberg were Agent and Stenographer.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Agent
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Waitress
    30%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Lumberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lumberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lumberg 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Lumberg. 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 160 military records available for the last name Lumberg. For the veterans among your Lumberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lumberg lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lumberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lumberg in 1955 was 80, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lumberg 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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