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Whitenburg Family History

Whitenburg 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: Whittenburg, Wittenburg, Whittenberg, Wattenberg, Hanenburg

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Where is the Whitenburg family from?

You can see how Whitenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitenburg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Whitenburg families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Whitenburg's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Whitenburg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitenburg 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 Whitenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whitenburg. 56% of Whitenburg men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Whitenburg women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whitenburg were Farmer 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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Drayman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Whitenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Whitenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitenburg 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Whitenburg. 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 105 military records available for the last name Whitenburg. For the veterans among your Whitenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitenburg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Whitenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Whitenburg in 1967 was 88, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitenburg 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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