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Woehlkens Family History

Woehlkens 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: Boehlke, Boelens, Wohlwend, Oelkers, Woelke, Wilkens, Woehler, Oehlke

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Where is the Woehlkens family from?

You can see how Woehlkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woehlkens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Woehlkens families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Woehlkens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Woehlkens families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Woehlkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woehlkens 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Woehlkens. 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 5 military records available for the last name Woehlkens. For the veterans among your Woehlkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woehlkens lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Woehlkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Woehlkens in 1968 was 66, and 75 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woehlkens 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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