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Wasserberger Family History

Wasserberger 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: Wasserburger, Wassenberg, Weisenberger, Westenberger, Weissenberger

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Where is the Wasserberger family from?

You can see how Wasserberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasserberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wasserberger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Wasserberger family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wasserberger's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wasserberger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasserberger 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 Wasserberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wasserberger. 50% of Wasserberger men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Wasserberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Wasserberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasserberger 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Wasserberger. 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 53 military records available for the last name Wasserberger. For the veterans among your Wasserberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasserberger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wasserberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wasserberger in 1962 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasserberger 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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