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Wahlers Family History

Wahlers Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Wahler 1 with genitival -s.

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


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Where is the Wahlers family from?

You can see how Wahlers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahlers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wahlers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Wahlers families living in Lancashire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Wahlers's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wahlers families in 1891.
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What did your Wahlers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wahlers. 100% of Wahlers 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 Wahlers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahlers 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 842 immigration records available for the last name Wahlers. 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 522 military records available for the last name Wahlers. For the veterans among your Wahlers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahlers lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wahlers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wahlers in 1962 was 79, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wahlers 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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