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Washenberger Family History

Washenberger Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Westenberger, Shenberger, Wertenberger, Hohenberger, Katzenberger

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Where is the Washenberger family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Washenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Washenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Washenberger. 60% of Washenberger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Washenberger women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Oyster Tonger
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Washenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Washenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washenberger 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Washenberger. 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 37 military records available for the last name Washenberger. For the veterans among your Washenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washenberger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Washenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Washenberger in 1962 was 84, and 83 in 2003.

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