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Wochner Family History

Wochner Surname 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: Bochner, Lochner, Kocher, Buchner, Lohner, Wachter, Rohner, Bohner

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Where is the Wochner family from?

You can see how Wochner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wochner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wochner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Wochner families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wochner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wochner families in 1891.
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What did your Wochner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wochner. 34% of Wochner men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wochner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wochner were Banker and Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Banker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Wochner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 994 census records available for the last name Wochner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wochner 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Wochner. 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 233 military records available for the last name Wochner. For the veterans among your Wochner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wochner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Wochner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wochner in 1961 was 65, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wochner 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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