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Wouwenberg Family History

Wouwenberg Name 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: Lowenberg, Wollenberg, Rosenberg, Blumenberg, Wattenberg, Rutenberg

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Wouwenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wouwenberg 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Wouwenberg. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wouwenberg. For the veterans among your Wouwenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wouwenberg lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Wouwenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wouwenberg in 1978 was 82, and 83 in 1993.

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