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Weisenger Family History

Weisenger 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: Weisinger, Reisinger, Weisiger, Weisberger, Wisener, Weininger

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Where is the Weisenger family from?

You can see how Weisenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisenger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weisenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Weisenger families living in Michigan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Weisenger's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Weisenger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weisenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weisenger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Weisenger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Weisenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisenger 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Weisenger. 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 11 military records available for the last name Weisenger. For the veterans among your Weisenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weisenger lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1992, in the United States, Weisenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Weisenger in 1985 was 31, and 81 in 1992.

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