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Waltenberg Family History

Waltenberg 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: Wattenberg, Wallenberg, Wartenberg, Falkenberg, Kallenberg, Altenburg

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Where is the Waltenberg family from?

You can see how Waltenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltenberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Waltenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Waltenberg families living in New York. This was about 73% of all the recorded Waltenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waltenberg families in 1880.
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What did your Waltenberg ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Waltenberg ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Waltenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltenberg 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Waltenberg. 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 73 military records available for the last name Waltenberg. For the veterans among your Waltenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltenberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Waltenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Waltenberg in 1962 was 64, and 87 in 2000.

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