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Weissberger Family History

Weissberger Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Weissberg. Compare Weisberger.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German weiss ‘white’ + Berg ‘mountain’ + -er suffix denoting an inhabitant.

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


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Where is the Weissberger family from?

You can see how Weissberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weissberger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Weissberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Weissberger families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Weissberger's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Weissberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weissberger 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 Weissberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weissberger. 38% of Weissberger men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Weissberger women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weissberger were Manager and Saleswoman.

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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
    38%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Saleswoman
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weissberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weissberger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Weissberger. 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 300 military records available for the last name Weissberger. For the veterans among your Weissberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weissberger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Weissberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Weissberger in 1959 was 34, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weissberger 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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