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Willenbring Name Meaning

German: variant of Willenbrink .

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


Similar surnames: Willenbrink, Hillenbrand, Hillenburg, Wallentine, Dankenbring

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Where is the Willenbring family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willenbring. 63% of Willenbring men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Willenbring women worked as a House Work. .

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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
    63%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Guard
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%
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What Willenbring family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 955 census records available for the last name Willenbring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willenbring 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Willenbring. 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 92 military records available for the last name Willenbring. For the veterans among your Willenbring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willenbring lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Willenbring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Willenbring in 1963 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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