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Whittenburg Family History

Whittenburg 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 Whittenburg family from?

You can see how Whittenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whittenburg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Whittenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Whittenburg families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Whittenburg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whittenburg families in 1891.
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What did your Whittenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whittenburg. 100% of Whittenburg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Whittenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Whittenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whittenburg 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Whittenburg. 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 890 military records available for the last name Whittenburg. For the veterans among your Whittenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whittenburg lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Whittenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Whittenburg in 1959 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whittenburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whittenburg 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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