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Waltenburg Family History

Waltenburg 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: Altenburg, Wattenberg, Wallenberg, Wollenburg, Wittenburg, Wartenberg

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Where is the Waltenburg family from?

You can see how Waltenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waltenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Waltenburg families living in Wisconsin. This was about 56% of all the recorded Waltenburg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Waltenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waltenburg 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 Waltenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waltenburg. 100% of Waltenburg men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Waltenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Waltenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltenburg 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Waltenburg. 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 230 military records available for the last name Waltenburg. For the veterans among your Waltenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltenburg lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Waltenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Waltenburg in 1951 was 45, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waltenburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waltenburg 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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