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Weidenbacker Family History

Weidenbacker 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: Weidenbach, Wisenbaker, Weidenhammer, Weidenhamer, Heidecker

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Where is the Weidenbacker family from?

You can see how Weidenbacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weidenbacker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weidenbacker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Weidenbacker families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Weidenbacker's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Weidenbacker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weidenbacker 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 Weidenbacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weidenbacker. 100% of Weidenbacker men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Weidenbacker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Weidenbacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weidenbacker 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Weidenbacker. 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 35 military records available for the last name Weidenbacker. For the veterans among your Weidenbacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weidenbacker lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Weidenbacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Weidenbacker in 1968 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weidenbacker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weidenbacker 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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