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Wohfiel Family History

Wohfiel 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: Wolfel, Winfield, Woodfield, Bonfield, Thiel, Wolfer, Cofield, Wohl

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Where is the Wohfiel family from?

You can see how Wohfiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohfiel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wohfiel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wohfiel families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wohfiel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wohfiel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Wohfiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohfiel 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 Wohfiel. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wohfiel. For the veterans among your Wohfiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohfiel 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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