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Weissbaum Family History

Weissbaum Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Weinbaum, Weisbach, Weissmann, Nussbaum, Weissberg, Wellbaum

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Where is the Weissbaum family from?

You can see how Weissbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weissbaum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weissbaum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Weissbaum families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Weissbaum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weissbaum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weissbaum 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 Weissbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sales Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weissbaum. 100% of Weissbaum men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Weissbaum women worked as a Sales Girl.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Girl
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Weissbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Weissbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weissbaum 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Weissbaum. 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 18 military records available for the last name Weissbaum. For the veterans among your Weissbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weissbaum lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Weissbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Weissbaum in 1968 was 75, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weissbaum 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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