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Wiesberg Family History

Wiesberg 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: Riesberg, Wieberg, Risberg, Westberg, Winberg, Weberg, Wilberg

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Where is the Wiesberg family from?

You can see how Wiesberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiesberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wiesberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wiesberg family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiesberg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wiesberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiesberg 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 Wiesberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiesberg. 30% of Wiesberg men worked as a New Worker and 58% of Wiesberg women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiesberg were Proprietor 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

  • New Worker
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Shipper
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    58%
  • Stenographer
    43%

What Wiesberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Wiesberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiesberg 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Wiesberg. 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 30 military records available for the last name Wiesberg. For the veterans among your Wiesberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiesberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Wiesberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wiesberg in 1964 was 69, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiesberg 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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