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Wattenberger Family History

Wattenberger Name 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: Wattenbarger, Wattenberg, Wertenberger, Katzenberger, Westenberger

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Where is the Wattenberger family from?

You can see how Wattenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wattenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wattenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Wattenberger families living in Texas. This was about 55% of all the recorded Wattenberger's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wattenberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wattenberger 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 Wattenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wattenberger. 30% of Wattenberger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wattenberger women worked as a Waitress. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farm Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Wattenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Wattenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wattenberger 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wattenberger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Wattenberger. For the veterans among your Wattenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wattenberger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Wattenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wattenberger in 1968 was 52, and 76 in 1999.

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