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Weissenborn Family History

Weissenborn Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of numerous places so named mainly in central and eastern Germany.

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


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Where is the Weissenborn family from?

You can see how Weissenborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weissenborn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Weissenborn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Weissenborn families living in Wisconsin. This was about 21% of all the recorded Weissenborn's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Weissenborn families in 1880.
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What did your Weissenborn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weissenborn. 32% of Weissenborn men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Weissenborn women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weissenborn were Underwriter and Saleslady.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Underwriter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Accountant
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Weissenborn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weissenborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weissenborn 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 927 immigration records available for the last name Weissenborn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Weissenborn. For the veterans among your Weissenborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weissenborn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Weissenborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Weissenborn in 1966 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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