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Wartenberg Family History

Wartenberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of numerous places called Wartenberg.

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


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Where is the Wartenberg family from?

You can see how Wartenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wartenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wartenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Wartenberg families living in London. This was about 77% of all the recorded Wartenberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wartenberg families in 1891.
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What did your Wartenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wartenberg. 100% of Wartenberg 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Wartenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wartenberg 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 705 immigration records available for the last name Wartenberg. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Wartenberg. For the veterans among your Wartenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wartenberg lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wartenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wartenberg in 1951 was 48, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wartenberg 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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