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Wiesenbach Family History

Wiesenbach 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: Eisenbach, Diefenbach, Weisenbach, Biedenbach, Winchenbach

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Where is the Wiesenbach family from?

You can see how Wiesenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiesenbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiesenbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wiesenbach families living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wiesenbach's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Wiesenbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiesenbach 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 Wiesenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trash Hauler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiesenbach. 100% of Wiesenbach men worked as a Trash Hauler.

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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

  • Trash Hauler
    100%

What Wiesenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Wiesenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiesenbach 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Wiesenbach. 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 184 military records available for the last name Wiesenbach. For the veterans among your Wiesenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiesenbach lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Wiesenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wiesenbach in 1968 was 84, and 97 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiesenbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiesenbach 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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