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Weidenback Family History

Weidenback 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: Weidenbach, Reidenbach, Weisenbach, Eisenbach, Whitenack, Leinenbach

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Where is the Weidenback family from?

You can see how Weidenback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weidenback family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Weidenback families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Weidenback families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weidenback's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Weidenback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weidenback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weidenback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weidenback. 72% of Weidenback men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Weidenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weidenback 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Weidenback. 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 26 military records available for the last name Weidenback. For the veterans among your Weidenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weidenback lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weidenback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Weidenback in 1963 was 78, and 51 in 2004.

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