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Wanberg Family History

Wanberg 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: Walberg, Winberg, Wangberg, Tanberg, Wenberg, Swanberg, Walburg

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Where is the Wanberg family from?

You can see how Wanberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wanberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wanberg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wanberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanberg 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 Wanberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wanberg. 31% of Wanberg men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Wanberg women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wanberg were Mechanic and Proprietor.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

What Wanberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wanberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanberg 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 497 immigration records available for the last name Wanberg. 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 168 military records available for the last name Wanberg. For the veterans among your Wanberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wanberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wanberg in 1965 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wanberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanberg 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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