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Wessenberger Family History

Wessenberger 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: Weisenberger, Westenberger, Weissenberger, Wertenberger, Eisenberger

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Where is the Wessenberger family from?

You can see how Wessenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wessenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wessenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wessenberger families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wessenberger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wessenberger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Wessenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wessenberger 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wessenberger. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wessenberger. For the veterans among your Wessenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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