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Wexberg Family History

Wexberg 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: Weberg, Wenberg, Seaberg, Heiberg, Helberg, Walberg, Selberg, Melberg

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Where is the Wexberg family from?

You can see how Wexberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wexberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wexberg families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wexberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wexberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wexberg 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 Wexberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wexberg. 100% of Wexberg 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
    100%

What Wexberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Wexberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wexberg 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Wexberg. 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 20 military records available for the last name Wexberg. For the veterans among your Wexberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wexberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Wexberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wexberg in 1966 was 63, and 92 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wexberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wexberg 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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