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Weisgerber Family History

Weisgerber Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a tanner Middle High German wīzgerwer.

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


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Where is the Weisgerber family from?

You can see how Weisgerber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisgerber family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weisgerber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 45 Weisgerber families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 94% of all the recorded Weisgerber's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Weisgerber families in 1911.
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What did your Weisgerber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weisgerber. 16% of Weisgerber men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Weisgerber women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weisgerber were Baker 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

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Baker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Weisgerber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisgerber 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 907 immigration records available for the last name Weisgerber. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Weisgerber. For the veterans among your Weisgerber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weisgerber lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Weisgerber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Weisgerber in 1954 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weisgerber 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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