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Wienberg Family History

Wienberg 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: Winberg, Wenberg, Wieberg, Weinberg, Weberg, Enberg, Wilberg

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Where is the Wienberg family from?

You can see how Wienberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wienberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wienberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Wienberg families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wienberg's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wienberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wienberg 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 Wienberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wienberg. 33% of Wienberg men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Wienberg women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wienberg were Manager and Bookeeper.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    25%
  • None
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Bookeeper
    25%

What Wienberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wienberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wienberg 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 607 immigration records available for the last name Wienberg. 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 166 military records available for the last name Wienberg. For the veterans among your Wienberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wienberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wienberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wienberg in 1963 was 71, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wienberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wienberg 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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