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Westenberger Family History

Westenberger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Westenberg.

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


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Where is the Westenberger family from?

You can see how Westenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westenberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Westenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Westenberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 90% of all the recorded Westenberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Westenberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westenberger 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 Westenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Westenberger. 20% of Westenberger men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Westenberger women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Westenberger were Operator and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Westenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Westenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westenberger 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Westenberger. 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 784 military records available for the last name Westenberger. For the veterans among your Westenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westenberger lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Westenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Westenberger in 1949 was 46, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westenberger 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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