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Willenbruch Family History

Willenbruch 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: Willenbrink, Willenbring, Dillenburg, Waltenbaugh, Mullenbach

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Where is the Willenbruch family from?

You can see how Willenbruch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willenbruch family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Willenbruch families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Willenbruch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Willenbruch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willenbruch 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 Willenbruch ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Willenbruch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Willenbruch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willenbruch 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Willenbruch. 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 11 military records available for the last name Willenbruch. For the veterans among your Willenbruch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willenbruch lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Willenbruch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Willenbruch in 1967 was 87, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willenbruch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willenbruch 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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