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Unterberger Family History

Unterberger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Unterberg Unterberge or Unterbergen.

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


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Where is the Unterberger family from?

You can see how Unterberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Unterberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Unterberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Unterberger families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Unterberger's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Unterberger families in 1911.
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What did your Unterberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Unterberger. 25% of Unterberger men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Unterberger women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Unterberger were Porter and Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Porter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Unterberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Unterberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Unterberger 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Unterberger. 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 413 military records available for the last name Unterberger. For the veterans among your Unterberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Unterberger lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Unterberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Unterberger in 1952 was 41, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Unterberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Unterberger 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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