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Whittenberg Family History

Whittenberg Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wittenberg or Wittenburg.

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


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Where is the Whittenberg family from?

You can see how Whittenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whittenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whittenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Whittenberg families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Whittenberg's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Whittenberg families in 1891.
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What did your Whittenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whittenberg. 33% of Whittenberg men worked as a Farmer and 33% of Whittenberg women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whittenberg were Farm Labor and Teacher.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farm Labor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    33%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Teacher
    8%

What Whittenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Whittenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whittenberg 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Whittenberg. 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 705 military records available for the last name Whittenberg. For the veterans among your Whittenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whittenberg lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Whittenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Whittenberg in 1958 was 58, and 66 in 2004.

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