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Wallenberg Family History

Wallenberg Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements Wall + the plural suffix - en (originally German) + berg ‘mountain hill’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Wallenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wallenberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wallenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wallenberg family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wallenberg's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Wallenberg families in 1891.
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What did your Wallenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wallenberg. 100% of Wallenberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wallenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wallenberg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wallenberg. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wallenberg. For the veterans among your Wallenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wallenberg lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Wallenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wallenberg in 1945 was 23, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wallenberg 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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