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Wohnke Family History

Wohnke 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: Kohnke, Johnke, Jonke, Kohne, Mahnke, Jahnke, Boehnke, Dehnke, Ruhnke

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Where is the Wohnke family from?

You can see how Wohnke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohnke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wohnke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wohnke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wohnke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wohnke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wohnke 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 52 census records available for the last name Wohnke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohnke 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wohnke. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wohnke. For the veterans among your Wohnke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohnke lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1981, in the United States, Wohnke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wohnke in 1979 was 89, and 95 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohnke 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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