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Wohrna Family History

Wohrna 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: Vohra, Dohrn, Ohrn, John, Horn, Mohan, Mora, Nohr, Bora, Barna

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Where is the Wohrna family from?

You can see how Wohrna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohrna family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wohrna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Wohrna families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wohrna's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Wohrna families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Wohrna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohrna 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wohrna. 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 Wohrna. For the veterans among your Wohrna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohrna lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Wohrna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wohrna in 1965 was 78, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohrna 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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