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Wiesenberg Family History

Wiesenberg 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: Wesenberg, Riesenberg, Eisenberg, Nierenberg, Wassenberg, Westenberg

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Where is the Wiesenberg family from?

You can see how Wiesenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiesenberg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiesenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wiesenberg family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiesenberg's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wiesenberg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiesenberg 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 Wiesenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiesenberg. 30% of Wiesenberg men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Proprietor
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Assistant Manager
    20%

What Wiesenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 963 census records available for the last name Wiesenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiesenberg 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Wiesenberg. 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 388 military records available for the last name Wiesenberg. For the veterans among your Wiesenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiesenberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wiesenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wiesenberg in 1964 was 83, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiesenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiesenberg 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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