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Woelber Family History

Woelber 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: Wolber, Felber, Weller, Woller, Wolfer, Weber, Kolber, Hoelzer

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Where is the Woelber family from?

You can see how Woelber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woelber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woelber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Woelber families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Woelber's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Woelber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woelber 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 Woelber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woelber. 100% of Woelber 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
    100%

What Woelber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Woelber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woelber 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Woelber. 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 23 military records available for the last name Woelber. For the veterans among your Woelber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woelber lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Woelber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Woelber in 1969 was 72, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woelber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woelber 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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