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Wolenberg Family History

Wolenberg 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: Wollenberg, Lowenberg, Rosenberg, Ellenberg, Kohlenberg, Norenberg

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Where is the Wolenberg family from?

You can see how Wolenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolenberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wolenberg families living in Nebraska. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wolenberg's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Wolenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Wolenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolenberg 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Wolenberg. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wolenberg. For the veterans among your Wolenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolenberg lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Wolenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wolenberg in 1972 was 79, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolenberg 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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