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Wortenberg Family History

Wortenberg 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: Wartenberg, Wattenberg, Norenberg, Rotenberg, Westenberg, Wittenberg

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Where is the Wortenberg family from?

You can see how Wortenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wortenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wortenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wortenberg family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wortenberg's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Wortenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wortenberg 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 94 census records available for the last name Wortenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wortenberg 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wortenberg. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wortenberg. For the veterans among your Wortenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wortenberg lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1989, in the United States, Wortenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wortenberg in 1975 was 64, and 84 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wortenberg 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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