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Wildenburg Family History

Wildenburg 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: Wildenberg, Oldenburg, Dillenburg, Hillenburg, Wollenburg, Willenborg

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Where is the Wildenburg family from?

You can see how Wildenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wildenburg family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wildenburg family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wildenburg's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Wildenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wildenburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Wildenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wildenburg 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Wildenburg. 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 38 military records available for the last name Wildenburg. For the veterans among your Wildenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wildenburg lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Wildenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wildenburg in 1972 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wildenburg 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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