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Woldenberg Family History

Woldenberg 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: Goldenberg, Wollenberg, Wildenberg, Oldenburg, Rodenberg, Kaldenberg

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Where is the Woldenberg family from?

You can see how Woldenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woldenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woldenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Woldenberg families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Woldenberg's in USA. California had the highest population of Woldenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woldenberg 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 Woldenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woldenberg. 75% of Woldenberg men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Woldenberg women worked as an Office 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
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%

What Woldenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Woldenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woldenberg 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Woldenberg. 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 59 military records available for the last name Woldenberg. For the veterans among your Woldenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woldenberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Woldenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Woldenberg in 1966 was 69, and 97 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woldenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woldenberg 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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