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Wildenberg Family History

Wildenberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of various places so named in Germany and Switzerland.

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


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Where is the Wildenberg family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wildenberg. 42% of Wildenberg men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wildenberg women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wildenberg were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Wildenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 784 census records available for the last name Wildenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wildenberg 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Wildenberg. 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 251 military records available for the last name Wildenberg. For the veterans among your Wildenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wildenberg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Wildenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wildenberg in 1968 was 87, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wildenberg 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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