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Wesenberg Name Meaning

North German: habitational name from any of several places so named all in northern Germany for example near Hamburg and Neustrelitz.

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


Similar surnames: Westenberg, Weisenberg, Wehrenberg, Eisenberg, Westberg, Weyenberg

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Where is the Wesenberg family from?

You can see how Wesenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wesenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Wesenberg families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wesenberg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wesenberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wesenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Wesenberg. 100% of Wesenberg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wesenberg women worked as a Student. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wesenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesenberg 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 665 immigration records available for the last name Wesenberg. 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 987 military records available for the last name Wesenberg. For the veterans among your Wesenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesenberg lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wesenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wesenberg in 1958 was 65, and 68 in 2004.

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