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Wenneberg Family History

Wenneberg 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: Wennerberg, Henneberg, Wennberg, Weinberg, Wenberg, Wineberg

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Where is the Wenneberg family from?

You can see how Wenneberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenneberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wenneberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wenneberg families living in Minnesota. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wenneberg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wenneberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenneberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wenneberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Meter Tester were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wenneberg. 75% of Wenneberg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wenneberg women worked as a Meter Tester. .

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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
    75%
  • Miner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Meter Tester
    100%
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What Wenneberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Wenneberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenneberg 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Wenneberg. 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 28 military records available for the last name Wenneberg. For the veterans among your Wenneberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenneberg lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Wenneberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wenneberg in 1972 was 77, and 96 in 2004.

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