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Woehrmann Family History

Woehrmann 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: Wehrmann, Ehrmann, Lehrmann, Mohrmann, Behrmann, Lohrmann, Poehlmann

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Where is the Woehrmann family from?

You can see how Woehrmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woehrmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woehrmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Woehrmann families living in Missouri. This was about 56% of all the recorded Woehrmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Woehrmann families in 1880.
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What did your Woehrmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woehrmann. 100% of Woehrmann men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Woehrmann women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Woehrmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Woehrmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woehrmann 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Woehrmann. 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 67 military records available for the last name Woehrmann. For the veterans among your Woehrmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woehrmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Woehrmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Woehrmann in 1963 was 93, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woehrmann 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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