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Wehry Family History

Wehry Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of Wehr

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


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Where is the Wehry family from?

You can see how Wehry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wehry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Wehry families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wehry's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wehry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wehry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wehry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wehry. 50% of Wehry men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wehry women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wehry were Farming and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Wehry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wehry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehry 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Wehry. 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 220 military records available for the last name Wehry. For the veterans among your Wehry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehry lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Wehry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wehry in 1944 was 35, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehry 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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