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Woehlert Family History

Woehlert 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: Oehlert, Wohlert, Woehler, Boehlert, Wehler, Poehler, Ehlert, Oehler

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Where is the Woehlert family from?

You can see how Woehlert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woehlert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woehlert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Woehlert families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Woehlert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Woehlert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woehlert 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 Woehlert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woehlert. 60% of Woehlert 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
    60%
  • Iron Moulder
    40%

What Woehlert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Woehlert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woehlert 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Woehlert. 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 35 military records available for the last name Woehlert. For the veterans among your Woehlert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woehlert lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Woehlert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Woehlert in 1950 was 46, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woehlert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woehlert 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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