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Wesenberg Family History

Wesenberg Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from any of several places so named all in northern Germany for example near Hamburg and Neustrelitz.

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


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Where is the Wesenberg family from?

You can see how Wesenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wesenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Wesenberg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wesenberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wesenberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesenberg 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 Wesenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wesenberg. 34% of Wesenberg men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Wesenberg women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wesenberg were Printer 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Printer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Wesenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wesenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesenberg 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 665 immigration records available for the last name Wesenberg. 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 987 military records available for the last name Wesenberg. For the veterans among your Wesenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesenberg lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wesenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wesenberg in 1958 was 65, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wesenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesenberg 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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