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Westenberg Family History

Westenberg Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: habitational name from any of several places so named for example in Lower Saxony and Mecklenburg.

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


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Where is the Westenberg family from?

You can see how Westenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Westenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Westenberg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Westenberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Westenberg families in 1891.
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What did your Westenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westenberg. 18% of Westenberg men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Westenberg women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Westenberg were Truck Driver 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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Westenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westenberg 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Westenberg. 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 607 military records available for the last name Westenberg. For the veterans among your Westenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westenberg lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Westenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Westenberg in 1961 was 54, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westenberg 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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