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Wechenberger Family History

Wechenberger 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: Wertenberger, Weisenberger, Reichenberger, Westenberger, Eichenberger

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Where is the Wechenberger family from?

You can see how Wechenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wechenberger family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Wechenberger family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wechenberger's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wechenberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wechenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Wechenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wechenberger 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 immigration records available for the last name Wechenberger. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wechenberger. For the veterans among your Wechenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wechenberger lifespan?

Average Wechenberger life expectancy in 1998 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wechenberger 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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