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Wollenberger Family History

Wollenberger 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: Sollenberger, Wolfenbarger, Sullenberger, Ellenberger, Kellenberger

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Where is the Wollenberger family from?

You can see how Wollenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wollenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wollenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wollenberger families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wollenberger's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Wollenberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wollenberger 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 Wollenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wollenberger. 60% of Wollenberger men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    60%
  • Broker
    40%

What Wollenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Wollenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wollenberger 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Wollenberger. 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 36 military records available for the last name Wollenberger. For the veterans among your Wollenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wollenberger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wollenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wollenberger in 1963 was 84, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wollenberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wollenberger 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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