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Weissenberg Family History

Weissenberg 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: Weisenberg, Eisenberg, Wesenberg, Wassenberg, Weissberg, Westenberg

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Where is the Weissenberg family from?

You can see how Weissenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weissenberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Weissenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Weissenberg families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Weissenberg's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Weissenberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weissenberg 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 Weissenberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

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Census Records

There are 725 census records available for the last name Weissenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weissenberg 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 Weissenberg. 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 209 military records available for the last name Weissenberg. For the veterans among your Weissenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weissenberg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Weissenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Weissenberg in 1967 was 76, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weissenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weissenberg 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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