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Wohrle Family History

Wohrle 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: Wehrle, Woehrle, Worley, Bohle, Wohl, Womble, Worl, Behrle, Wehle

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Where is the Wohrle family from?

You can see how Wohrle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohrle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wohrle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wohrle families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wohrle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wohrle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wohrle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wohrle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wohrle. 100% of Wohrle men worked as a Miner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

What Wohrle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Wohrle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohrle 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Wohrle. 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 901 military records available for the last name Wohrle. For the veterans among your Wohrle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohrle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wohrle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wohrle in 1963 was 52, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wohrle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohrle 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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