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Wattenbarger Family History

Wattenbarger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Württemberger or Würtemberger: habitational name for someone from Württemberg, a region in southwestern Germany.

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


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Where is the Wattenbarger family from?

You can see how Wattenbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wattenbarger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wattenbarger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wattenbarger family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Wattenbarger's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Wattenbarger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wattenbarger 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 Wattenbarger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wattenbarger. 32% of Wattenbarger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wattenbarger women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wattenbarger were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wattenbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wattenbarger 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Wattenbarger. 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 687 military records available for the last name Wattenbarger. For the veterans among your Wattenbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wattenbarger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wattenbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wattenbarger in 1953 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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