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Westenberg Name Meaning

North German and Dutch: habitational name from any of several places so named, for example in Lower Saxony and Meckenburg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Wesenberg, Westerberg, Wehrenberg, Westerbeck, Westberg, Steenberg

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Westenberg Family Origin

Where is the Westenberg family from?

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You can see how Westenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Westenberg families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Westenberg families living in Michigan. This was about 35% of all the recorded Westenberg's in the USA. Michigan had the highest population of Westenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Westenberg Family Occupations

What did your Westenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Laborer, Carpenter and Farmer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Westenberg. The most common Westenberg occupation in the USA was Laborer. 30% of Westenberg's were Laborers. A less common occupation for the Westenberg family was Furniture Maker.

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  • Laborer

    30%

  • Carpenter

    20%

  • Farmer

    10%

  • Furniture Maker

    10%

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

Westenberg Historical Records

What Westenberg family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Westenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westenberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 445 immigration records available for the last name Westenberg. 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 Card

There are 607 military records available for the last name Westenberg. For the veterans among your Westenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Westenberg Life Expectancy

What is the average Westenberg lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Westenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Westenberg in 1961 was 54, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Westenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westenberg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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