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Wohelski Family History

Wohelski 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: Wolski, Poleski, Podolski, Kowalski, Wolinski, Bielski, Rogalski

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Where is the Wohelski family from?

You can see how Wohelski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohelski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wohelski family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wohelski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wohelski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wohelski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Wohelski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohelski 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wohelski. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wohelski. For the veterans among your Wohelski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohelski lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Wohelski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wohelski in 1970 was 80, and 53 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohelski 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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