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Watenberg Family History

Watenberg 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: Wattenberg, Wartenberg, Rutenberg, Stenberg, Katzenberg, Rotenberg

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Where is the Watenberg family from?

You can see how Watenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watenberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Watenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Watenberg families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Watenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Watenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Watenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Watenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watenberg 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Watenberg. 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 13 military records available for the last name Watenberg. For the veterans among your Watenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watenberg lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1998, in the United States, Watenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Watenberg in 1984 was 59, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watenberg 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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