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Weisenberg Family History

Weisenberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of numerous places called Weissenberg. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Weissberg.

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


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Where is the Weisenberg family from?

You can see how Weisenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weisenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Weisenberg families living in Wisconsin. This was about 23% of all the recorded Weisenberg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Weisenberg families in 1880.
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What did your Weisenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Butcher was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weisenberg. 100% of Weisenberg men worked as a Master Butcher.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Butcher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Weisenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisenberg 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 697 immigration records available for the last name Weisenberg. 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 964 military records available for the last name Weisenberg. For the veterans among your Weisenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weisenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Weisenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Weisenberg in 1963 was 73, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weisenberg 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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