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Weisenbach Family History

Weisenbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of numerous places called Weissenbach.

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


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Where is the Weisenbach family from?

You can see how Weisenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisenbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weisenbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 39 Weisenbach families living in Indiana. This was about 32% of all the recorded Weisenbach's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Weisenbach families in 1880.
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What did your Weisenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weisenbach. 24% of Weisenbach men worked as a Farm Laborer and 25% of Weisenbach women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weisenbach were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Tool Maker
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Office Clerk
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weisenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisenbach 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Weisenbach. 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 325 military records available for the last name Weisenbach. For the veterans among your Weisenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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