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Weisenfeld Family History

Weisenfeld Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place in Bavaria called Weissenfeld.

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


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Where is the Weisenfeld family from?

You can see how Weisenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisenfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weisenfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Weisenfeld families living in Missouri. This was about 36% of all the recorded Weisenfeld's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Weisenfeld families in 1880.
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What did your Weisenfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weisenfeld. 25% of Weisenfeld men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Weisenfeld women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weisenfeld were Laborer and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Saleslady
    13%

What Weisenfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weisenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisenfeld 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Weisenfeld. 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 226 military records available for the last name Weisenfeld. For the veterans among your Weisenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weisenfeld lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Weisenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Weisenfeld in 1962 was 58, and 88 in 2004.

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