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Woehle Family History

Woehle 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: Boehle, Moehle, Wehle, Woehl, Woehler, Woehrle, Mehle, Biehle, Bohle

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Where is the Woehle family from?

You can see how Woehle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woehle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woehle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Woehle families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Woehle's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Woehle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woehle 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 Woehle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woehle. 34% of Woehle men worked as a Farmer.

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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%
  • Chief Of Police
    34%
  • Deliveryman
    34%

What Woehle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Woehle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woehle 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Woehle. 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 75 military records available for the last name Woehle. For the veterans among your Woehle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woehle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Woehle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Woehle in 1962 was 84, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woehle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woehle 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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