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Whitenberg Family History

Whitenberg 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: Whittenberg, Wattenberg, Westenberg, Weisenberg, Wittenberg

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Where is the Whitenberg family from?

You can see how Whitenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whitenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Whitenberg families living in Massachusetts. This was about 35% of all the recorded Whitenberg's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Whitenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whitenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whitenberg. 67% of Whitenberg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Whitenberg women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Porter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Whitenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitenberg 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Whitenberg. 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 29 military records available for the last name Whitenberg. For the veterans among your Whitenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitenberg lifespan?

Average Whitenberg life expectancy in 1966 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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