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Weisenthal Family History

Weisenthal 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: Wiesenthal, Felsenthal, Rosenthal, Weisensel, Leventhal, Delventhal

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Where is the Weisenthal family from?

You can see how Weisenthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisenthal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weisenthal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Weisenthal families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weisenthal's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Weisenthal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weisenthal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weisenthal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weisenthal. 15% of Weisenthal men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Weisenthal women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Clerk
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Dairyman
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Weisenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisenthal 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Weisenthal. 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 67 military records available for the last name Weisenthal. For the veterans among your Weisenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weisenthal lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Weisenthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Weisenthal in 1955 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

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