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Lamberg Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so called in Bavaria Westphalia and Schleswig-Holstein. Swedish: probably of German origin but perhaps an ornamental name composed of an unexplained first element + berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


Similar surnames: Lemberg, Samberg, Amberg, Walberg, Ramberg, Palmberg, Lambert

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Where is the Lamberg family from?

You can see how Lamberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lamberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Lamberg families living in Alberta. This was about 65% of all the recorded Lamberg's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Lamberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lamberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lamberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lamberg. 13% of Lamberg men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Lamberg women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lamberg were New Worker and Dressmaker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Dressmaker
    8%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Lamberg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lamberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lamberg in 1956 was 52, and 70 in 2004.

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