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Wohrley Family History

Wohrley 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: Worley, Wehrley, Worsley, Whaley, Morley, Woolley, Wortley, Wormley

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Where is the Wohrley family from?

You can see how Wohrley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohrley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wohrley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wohrley family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wohrley's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Wohrley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wohrley 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 Wohrley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wohrley. 50% of Wohrley men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Wohrley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Wohrley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohrley 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wohrley. 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 65 military records available for the last name Wohrley. For the veterans among your Wohrley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohrley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wohrley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wohrley in 1963 was 72, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wohrley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohrley 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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