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Wartenberger Family History

Wartenberger 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: Wertenberger, Wattenbarger, Westenberger, Wartenberg, Miltenberger

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Where is the Wartenberger family from?

You can see how Wartenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wartenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wartenberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wartenberger families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wartenberger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wartenberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wartenberger 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 127 census records available for the last name Wartenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wartenberger 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Wartenberger. 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 90 military records available for the last name Wartenberger. For the veterans among your Wartenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wartenberger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wartenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wartenberger in 1967 was 79, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wartenberger 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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