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Woehler Family History

Woehler Surname Meaning

German (Wöhler): see Wohler.

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


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Where is the Woehler family from?

You can see how Woehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woehler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woehler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Woehler families living in Ohio. This was about 21% of all the recorded Woehler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Woehler families in 1880.
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What did your Woehler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woehler. 23% of Woehler men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Woehler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woehler were Manager 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
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    14%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Woehler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Woehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woehler 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Woehler. 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 456 military records available for the last name Woehler. For the veterans among your Woehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woehler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Woehler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Woehler in 1955 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woehler 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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