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Wohnig Family History

Wohnig 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: Koenig, Honig, Monnig, Bohning, Hoenig, Wenig, Twohig, Hornig, Boenig

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Where is the Wohnig family from?

You can see how Wohnig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohnig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wohnig families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wohnig family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wohnig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wohnig families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Wohnig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohnig 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wohnig. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wohnig. For the veterans among your Wohnig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohnig lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Wohnig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wohnig in 1957 was 29, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohnig 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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