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Wollenberg Family History

Wollenberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from either of two places so named in Brandenburg and Rhineland.

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


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Where is the Wollenberg family from?

You can see how Wollenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wollenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wollenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Wollenberg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wollenberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wollenberg families in 1891.
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What did your Wollenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wollenberg. 100% of Wollenberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wollenberg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wollenberg. For the veterans among your Wollenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wollenberg lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wollenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wollenberg in 1955 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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