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Wahlenberg Family History

Wahlenberg 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: Wallenberg, Kallenberg, Wattenberg, Wahlberg, Kohlenberg, Wassenberg

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Where is the Wahlenberg family from?

You can see how Wahlenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahlenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wahlenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wahlenberg families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wahlenberg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wahlenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wahlenberg 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 95 census records available for the last name Wahlenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahlenberg 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Wahlenberg. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wahlenberg. For the veterans among your Wahlenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahlenberg lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Wahlenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wahlenberg in 1972 was 80, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wahlenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wahlenberg 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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