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Weiselberg Family History

Weiselberg 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: Weisenberg, Eisenberg, Weisberg, Wesenberg, Heidelberg, Weissberg

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Where is the Weiselberg family from?

You can see how Weiselberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weiselberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Weiselberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Weiselberg families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Weiselberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weiselberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weiselberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weiselberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weiselberg. 34% of Weiselberg men worked as a Clerk and 60% of Weiselberg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weiselberg were Shipping Clerk and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Roofer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Shipping Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Weiselberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Weiselberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weiselberg 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Weiselberg. 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 74 military records available for the last name Weiselberg. For the veterans among your Weiselberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weiselberg lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Weiselberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Weiselberg in 1958 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

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