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Weisbach Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of numerous places called Weisbach or Weissbach. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German weiss ‘white’ + Bach ‘brook’.

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


Similar surnames: Eisenbach, Steinbach, Weisenbach, Leimbach, Weisberg, Weisbrod

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Where is the Weisbach family from?

You can see how Weisbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisbach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weisbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Weisbach families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Weisbach's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Weisbach families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weisbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weisbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weisbach. 23% of Weisbach men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Weisbach women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weisbach were Farmer 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
    23%
  • Knitter
    23%
  • Farm Hand
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Matron
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weisbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisbach 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Weisbach. 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 975 military records available for the last name Weisbach. For the veterans among your Weisbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weisbach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weisbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Weisbach in 1963 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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