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Wiesenberger Family History

Wiesenberger 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: Eisenberger, Weisenberger, Westenberger, Weissenberger, Isenberger

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Where is the Wiesenberger family from?

You can see how Wiesenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiesenberger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiesenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wiesenberger family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiesenberger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wiesenberger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiesenberger 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 Wiesenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiesenberger. 34% of Wiesenberger men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Wiesenberger women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiesenberger were Painter 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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Painter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Wiesenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Wiesenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiesenberger 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Wiesenberger. 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 267 military records available for the last name Wiesenberger. For the veterans among your Wiesenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiesenberger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Wiesenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wiesenberger in 1961 was 64, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiesenberger 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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