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Vahle Family History

Vahle Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Vahl.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vahle family from?

You can see how Vahle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vahle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vahle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Vahle families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vahle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Vahle families in 1891.
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What did your Vahle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vahle. 36% of Vahle men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Vahle women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vahle were Farm Operator and Teacher.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Farm Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Flower Maker
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

What Vahle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vahle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vahle 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 594 immigration records available for the last name Vahle. 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 877 military records available for the last name Vahle. For the veterans among your Vahle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vahle lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Vahle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vahle in 1961 was 54, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vahle 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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