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Milberger Family History

Milberger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Mühlberger a habitational name for someone from a place called Mühlberg (see Milberg).

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


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Where is the Milberger family from?

You can see how Milberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Milberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Milberger families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Milberger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Milberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milberger 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 Milberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milberger. 40% of Milberger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Milberger women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milberger were Clerk and Farm Help.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    50%
  • Farm Help
    50%

What Milberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Milberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milberger 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Milberger. 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 417 military records available for the last name Milberger. For the veterans among your Milberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milberger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Milberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Milberger in 1955 was 40, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milberger 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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