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Weisenburger Family History

Weisenburger Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Weissenburg ‘white fortress’.

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


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Where is the Weisenburger family from?

You can see how Weisenburger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisenburger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Weisenburger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Weisenburger family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Weisenburger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Weisenburger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weisenburger 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 Weisenburger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weisenburger. 19% of Weisenburger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Weisenburger women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weisenburger were Labor and Housewife.

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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
    19%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Weisenburger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weisenburger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisenburger 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Weisenburger. 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 676 military records available for the last name Weisenburger. For the veterans among your Weisenburger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weisenburger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Weisenburger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Weisenburger in 1958 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weisenburger 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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