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Newburger Family History

Newburger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Neuburger.

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


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Where is the Newburger family from?

You can see how Newburger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newburger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Newburger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Newburger family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Newburger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Newburger families in 1911.
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What did your Newburger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newburger. 49% of Newburger men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Newburger women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newburger were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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
    49%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Broker
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Newburger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newburger 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 Newburger. 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 298 military records available for the last name Newburger. For the veterans among your Newburger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newburger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Newburger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Newburger in 1957 was 73, and 71 in 2004.

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