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Wrissenberg Family History

Wrissenberg 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: Wassenberg, Riesenberg, Weisenberg, Rosenberg, Eisenberg, Wesenberg

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Where is the Wrissenberg family from?

You can see how Wrissenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrissenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wrissenberg family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wrissenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wrissenberg families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Wrissenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrissenberg 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wrissenberg. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wrissenberg. For the veterans among your Wrissenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrissenberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1970, in the United States, Wrissenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Wrissenberg in 1965 was 85, and 77 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrissenberg 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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