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Waltenbaugh Family History

Waltenbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Waltenbach a habitational name from a place so named in Austria near Leoben (Styria).

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


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Where is the Waltenbaugh family from?

You can see how Waltenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltenbaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Waltenbaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Waltenbaugh families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Waltenbaugh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Waltenbaugh families in 1891.
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What did your Waltenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waltenbaugh. 33% of Waltenbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Waltenbaugh women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waltenbaugh were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    56%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Housework
    23%

What Waltenbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waltenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltenbaugh 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Waltenbaugh. 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 309 military records available for the last name Waltenbaugh. For the veterans among your Waltenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Waltenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Waltenbaugh in 1952 was 44, and 86 in 2004.

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