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Wartenberg Family History

Wartenberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of numerous places called Wartenberg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wartenberg family from?

You can see how Wartenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wartenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wartenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wartenberg family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Wartenberg's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Wartenberg families in 1911.
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What did your Wartenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wartenberg. 19% of Wartenberg men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Wartenberg women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wartenberg were Laborer and Cook.

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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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Painter
    19%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Cook
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wartenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wartenberg 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 705 immigration records available for the last name Wartenberg. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Wartenberg. For the veterans among your Wartenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wartenberg lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wartenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wartenberg in 1951 was 48, and 69 in 2004.

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