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Weisburg Family History

Weisburg 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: Weisberg, Weinberg, Weissberg, Reisberg, Remsburg, Walburg, Heiberg

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Where is the Weisburg family from?

You can see how Weisburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisburg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weisburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Weisburg families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Weisburg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Weisburg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weisburg 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 Weisburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weisburg. 56% of Weisburg men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    56%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Salesman Good
    23%

What Weisburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Weisburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisburg 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Weisburg. 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 130 military records available for the last name Weisburg. For the veterans among your Weisburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weisburg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Weisburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Weisburg in 1963 was 83, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weisburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weisburg 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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