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Weidenbaum Family History

Weidenbaum 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: Weidenbach, Weinbaum, Feigenbaum, Lindenbaum, Kestenbaum, Eichenbaum

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Where is the Weidenbaum family from?

You can see how Weidenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weidenbaum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weidenbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Weidenbaum families living in Texas. This was about 45% of all the recorded Weidenbaum's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Weidenbaum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weidenbaum 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 Weidenbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weidenbaum. 27% of Weidenbaum men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Weidenbaum women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weidenbaum were Attorney and Stenographer.

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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
    27%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Attorney
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Weidenbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Weidenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weidenbaum 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Weidenbaum. 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 102 military records available for the last name Weidenbaum. For the veterans among your Weidenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weidenbaum lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weidenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Weidenbaum in 1963 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weidenbaum 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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