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Wassenberg Family History

Wassenberg Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: habitational name from Wassenberg in North Rhine-Westphalia Germany or from Wassenberg in Temse East Flanders.

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


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Where is the Wassenberg family from?

You can see how Wassenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wassenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wassenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Wassenberg families living in Wisconsin. This was about 77% of all the recorded Wassenberg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wassenberg families in 1880.
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What did your Wassenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wassenberg. 60% of Wassenberg men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wassenberg women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wassenberg were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wassenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wassenberg 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Wassenberg. 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 296 military records available for the last name Wassenberg. For the veterans among your Wassenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wassenberg lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wassenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wassenberg in 1954 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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