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Weisenberger Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Weissenberg (see Weisenberg ).

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


Similar surnames: Weisenburger, Weissenberger, Eisenberger, Weisenberg, Westenberger

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Where is the Weisenberger family from?

You can see how Weisenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weisenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 62 Weisenberger families living in Ohio. This was about 22% of all the recorded Weisenberger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Weisenberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weisenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weisenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weisenberger. 20% of Weisenberger men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Weisenberger women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weisenberger were Clerk 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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Stenographer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Weisenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisenberger 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 625 immigration records available for the last name Weisenberger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Weisenberger. For the veterans among your Weisenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weisenberger lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Weisenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Weisenberger in 1943 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

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