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Wasserberg Family History

Wasserberg 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: Wassenberg, Westerberg, Massenburg, Osterberg, Winterberg, Wattenberg

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Where is the Wasserberg family from?

You can see how Wasserberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasserberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wasserberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Wasserberg families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wasserberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wasserberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasserberg 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 Wasserberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wasserberg. 100% of Wasserberg women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

What Wasserberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Wasserberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasserberg 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Wasserberg. 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 175 military records available for the last name Wasserberg. For the veterans among your Wasserberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasserberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wasserberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wasserberg in 1963 was 57, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasserberg 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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