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Whitenberger Family History

Whitenberger 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: Wertenberger, Weisenberger, Westenberger, Miltenberger, Hohenberger

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Where is the Whitenberger family from?

You can see how Whitenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitenberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Whitenberger families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Whitenberger's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Whitenberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Whitenberger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Whitenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitenberger 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Whitenberger. 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 9 military records available for the last name Whitenberger. For the veterans among your Whitenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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