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Wohlert Name Meaning

North German: from the ancient Germanic personal name form Wolhart composed of the elements wol ‘well’ + hard ‘hardy’ ‘strong’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wohler, Ehlert, Willert, Wolfert, Ahlert, Wolbert, Hockert, Wolpert

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Where is the Wohlert family from?

You can see how Wohlert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohlert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wohlert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Wohlert families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wohlert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wohlert families in 1891.
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What did your Wohlert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wohlert. 100% of Wohlert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wohlert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohlert 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 846 immigration records available for the last name Wohlert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 446 military records available for the last name Wohlert. For the veterans among your Wohlert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohlert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wohlert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wohlert in 1963 was 77, and 68 in 2004.

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