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Weisenborn Family History

Weisenborn Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Weisenborn family from?

You can see how Weisenborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisenborn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Weisenborn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Weisenborn families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weisenborn's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Weisenborn families in 1891.
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What did your Weisenborn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weisenborn. 21% of Weisenborn men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Weisenborn women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weisenborn were Electrician and Shoe Worker.

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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
    21%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Electrician
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Packer
    15%
  • Shoe Worker
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weisenborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisenborn 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Weisenborn. 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 396 military records available for the last name Weisenborn. For the veterans among your Weisenborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weisenborn lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Weisenborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Weisenborn in 1957 was 56, and 89 in 2004.

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