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Weifenbach Family History

Weifenbach 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: Weidenbach, Weisenbach, Eisenbach, Leinenbach, Reidenbach, Meisenbach

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Where is the Weifenbach family from?

You can see how Weifenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weifenbach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Weifenbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Weifenbach family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Weifenbach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weifenbach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weifenbach 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 Weifenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weifenbach. 30% of Weifenbach men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Accountant
    18%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%

What Weifenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Weifenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weifenbach 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Weifenbach. 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 211 military records available for the last name Weifenbach. For the veterans among your Weifenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weifenbach lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Weifenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Weifenbach in 1949 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weifenbach 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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