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Wullenweber Family History

Wullenweber 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: Wollenweber, Fullenwider, Fulenwider, Vollenweider, Gillenwater

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Where is the Wullenweber family from?

You can see how Wullenweber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wullenweber family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wullenweber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Wullenweber families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wullenweber's in USA. California had the highest population of Wullenweber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wullenweber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wullenweber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wullenweber. 65% of Wullenweber men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    65%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Plasterer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Wullenweber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wullenweber 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Wullenweber. 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 277 military records available for the last name Wullenweber. For the veterans among your Wullenweber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wullenweber lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wullenweber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wullenweber in 1961 was 47, and 86 in 2004.

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