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Wayenberg Family History

Wayenberg 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: Weyenberg, Wattenberg, Wesenberg, Wassenberg, Wenberg, Wallenberg

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Where is the Wayenberg family from?

You can see how Wayenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wayenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wayenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wayenberg families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wayenberg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wayenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wayenberg 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 Wayenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wayenberg. 60% of Wayenberg men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

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Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Wayenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wayenberg 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wayenberg. 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 70 military records available for the last name Wayenberg. For the veterans among your Wayenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wayenberg lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Wayenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wayenberg in 1969 was 69, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wayenberg 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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