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Waltenberger Family History

Waltenberger 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: Miltenberger, Wertenberger, Feltenberger, Wattenbarger, Westenberger

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Where is the Waltenberger family from?

You can see how Waltenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltenberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Waltenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Waltenberger families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Waltenberger's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Waltenberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waltenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Waltenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waltenberger. 100% of Waltenberger women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Waltenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Waltenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltenberger 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Waltenberger. 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 447 military records available for the last name Waltenberger. For the veterans among your Waltenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltenberger lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Waltenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Waltenberger in 1970 was 82, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waltenberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waltenberger 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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