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Wassberg Family History

Wassberg 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, Westberg, Wangberg, Wasser, Wahlberg, Mossberg, Weisberg

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Where is the Wassberg family from?

You can see how Wassberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wassberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wassberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wassberg families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wassberg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wassberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wassberg 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 Wassberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wassberg. 50% of Wassberg men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Wassberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Wassberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wassberg 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Wassberg. 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 170 military records available for the last name Wassberg. For the veterans among your Wassberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wassberg lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wassberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wassberg in 1958 was 48, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wassberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wassberg 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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