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Wertenberger Family History

Wertenberger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Württemberger or the earlier form Würtenberger: habitational name for someone from Württemberg, a region in southwestern Germany.

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


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Where is the Wertenberger family from?

You can see how Wertenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wertenberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wertenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Wertenberger families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wertenberger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wertenberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wertenberger 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 Wertenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wertenberger. 33% of Wertenberger men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Wertenberger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wertenberger were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Teacher
    27%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

What Wertenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wertenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wertenberger 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Wertenberger. 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 392 military records available for the last name Wertenberger. For the veterans among your Wertenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wertenberger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wertenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wertenberger in 1958 was 61, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wertenberger 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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