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Wohner Family History

Wohner 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: Lohner, Rohner, Bohner, Johner, Hohner, Dohner, Wohler, Wehner

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Where is the Wohner family from?

You can see how Wohner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wohner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wohner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wohner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wohner families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Wohner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohner 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Wohner. 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 986 military records available for the last name Wohner. For the veterans among your Wohner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wohner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wohner in 1962 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohner 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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