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Wasserburger Family History

Wasserburger Surname Meaning

South German: habitational name for someone from any of various places in Austria and Germany named Wasserburg.

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


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Where is the Wasserburger family from?

You can see how Wasserburger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasserburger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wasserburger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Wasserburger families living in Missouri. This was about 63% of all the recorded Wasserburger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wasserburger families in 1880.
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What did your Wasserburger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wasserburger. 53% of Wasserburger men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wasserburger women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wasserburger were Agent and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Agent
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Wasserburger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 643 census records available for the last name Wasserburger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasserburger 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Wasserburger. 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 136 military records available for the last name Wasserburger. For the veterans among your Wasserburger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasserburger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wasserburger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wasserburger in 1963 was 67, and 67 in 2003.

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