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Wiesenthal Family History

Wiesenthal Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of various places called Wiesent(h)al.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Wiese ‘meadow’ + Tal ‘valley’.

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


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Where is the Wiesenthal family from?

You can see how Wiesenthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiesenthal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiesenthal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Wiesenthal families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wiesenthal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wiesenthal families in 1880.
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What did your Wiesenthal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiesenthal. 24% of Wiesenthal men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Wiesenthal women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiesenthal were Lawyer 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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Merchant
    12%
  • Owner
    12%
  • Lawyer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wiesenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiesenthal 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 869 immigration records available for the last name Wiesenthal. 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 956 military records available for the last name Wiesenthal. For the veterans among your Wiesenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiesenthal lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wiesenthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wiesenthal in 1956 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

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