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Wohler Family History

Wohler Surname Meaning

North German (Wöhler): from the personal name Wol(d)er Low German form of Walter. Compare Woehler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wohler family from?

You can see how Wohler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wohler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wohler family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wohler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wohler families in 1891.
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What did your Wohler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wohler. 100% of Wohler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Wohler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wohler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wohler. For the veterans among your Wohler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohler lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Wohler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wohler in 1950 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohler 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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