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Wahlberg Family History

Wahlberg Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from Middle High German wal ‘field meadow’ + berg ‘mountain hill.’

This surname is also found in Denmark.

Norwegian and Swedish: variant of Walberg.

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


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Where is the Wahlberg family from?

You can see how Wahlberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahlberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wahlberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Wahlberg families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wahlberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wahlberg families in 1891.
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What did your Wahlberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wahlberg. 100% of Wahlberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wahlberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahlberg 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Wahlberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Wahlberg. For the veterans among your Wahlberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahlberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wahlberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wahlberg in 1963 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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