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Wahlburg Family History

Wahlburg 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: Walburg, Wahlberg, Walberg, Sahlberg, Mahlberg, Dahlberg, Wohlberg

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Where is the Wahlburg family from?

You can see how Wahlburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahlburg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wahlburg family living in Florida. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wahlburg's in USA. Florida and 2 other states had the highest population of Wahlburg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wahlburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wahlburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wahlburg. 100% of Wahlburg women worked as a Secretary. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Wahlburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahlburg 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wahlburg. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wahlburg. For the veterans among your Wahlburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahlburg lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Wahlburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wahlburg in 1974 was 76, and 93 in 1994.

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