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Willenberg Name Meaning

German: habitational name from Willenberg in Silesia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wildenberg, Wollenberg, Willenborg, Wallenberg, Hollenberg

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Where is the Willenberg family from?

You can see how Willenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Willenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Willenberg families living in Iowa. This was about 41% of all the recorded Willenberg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Willenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Willenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willenberg. 35% of Willenberg men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Willenberg women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willenberg were Salesman and Superior. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Housework
    22%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Superior
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Willenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willenberg 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Willenberg. 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 778 military records available for the last name Willenberg. For the veterans among your Willenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Willenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Willenberg in 1963 was 67, and 15 in 2004.

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