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Wohrman Family History

Wohrman 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: Kohrman, Wohlman, Fohrman, Rohrman, Dohrman, Worman, Mohrman, Lohrman

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Where is the Wohrman family from?

You can see how Wohrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohrman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wohrman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wohrman families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Wohrman's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Wohrman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wohrman 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 Wohrman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

What Wohrman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Wohrman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohrman 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Wohrman. 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 54 military records available for the last name Wohrman. For the veterans among your Wohrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohrman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wohrman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wohrman in 1966 was 65, and 37 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohrman 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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