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Silverberg Family History

Silverberg Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Silberberg.

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements silver + berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


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Where is the Silverberg family from?

You can see how Silverberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silverberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Silverberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Silverberg families living in Quebec. This was about 41% of all the recorded Silverberg's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Silverberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silverberg 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 Silverberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Silverberg. 40% of Silverberg men worked as a Tailor.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Tailor
    40%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Dealer
    20%

What Silverberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Silverberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silverberg 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Silverberg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Silverberg. For the veterans among your Silverberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silverberg lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Silverberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Silverberg in 1947 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Silverberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silverberg 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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