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Weyenberg Name Meaning

Dutch: variant mostly Americanized (or archaic) and Flemish of Weijenberg a habitational name from Weijenberg (Oisterwijk North Brabant) Weberig (Dutch Limburg) or any of numerous localities named Waaienberg in the Netherlands and Belgium. This surname is also found in Germany (Lower Rhine).

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


Similar surnames: Wesenberg, Weinberg, Westenberg, Wehrenberg, Winberg, Norenberg

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Where is the Weyenberg family from?

You can see how Weyenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weyenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weyenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Weyenberg families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weyenberg's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Weyenberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weyenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weyenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weyenberg. 43% of Weyenberg men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Weyenberg women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weyenberg were Foreman 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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Foreman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    39%
  • Proprietor Partner
    16%
  • Florist
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weyenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weyenberg 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Weyenberg. 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 440 military records available for the last name Weyenberg. For the veterans among your Weyenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weyenberg lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Weyenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Weyenberg in 1949 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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