Gartenberg Family History

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Gartenberg Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): ornamental name composed of German Garten ‘garden’ + Berg ‘mountain’, ‘hill’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Guttenberg, Arenberg, Wattenberg, Falkenberg, Ehrenberg, Furstenberg

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Gartenberg Family Origin

Where is the Gartenberg family from?

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You can see how Gartenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gartenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Gartenberg families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gartenberg's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Gartenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gartenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Gartenberg Family Occupations

What did your Gartenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Gartenberg. 10% of Gartenberg men worked as a Salesman and 15% of Gartenberg women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gartenberg were Operator and Saleslady

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    7%
  • Drug Store
    4%
  • Operator
    4%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Finisher
    10%
  • Helper
    10%
  • Saleslady
    10%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Gartenberg Historical Records

What Gartenberg family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gartenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gartenberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 673 immigration records available for the last name Gartenberg. 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 Card

There are 238 military records available for the last name Gartenberg. For the veterans among your Gartenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Gartenberg Life Expectancy

What is the average Gartenberg lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gartenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gartenberg in 1961 was 60, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gartenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gartenberg 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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