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Weissberg Family History

Weissberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of various places called with Middle High German wīz ‘white’ + berc ‘mountain’.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German weiss ‘white’ + Berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


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Where is the Weissberg family from?

You can see how Weissberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weissberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weissberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Weissberg families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weissberg's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Weissberg families in 1891.
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What did your Weissberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weissberg. 100% of Weissberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Weissberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weissberg 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Weissberg. 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 539 military records available for the last name Weissberg. For the veterans among your Weissberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weissberg lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Weissberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Weissberg in 1943 was 35, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weissberg 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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