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Wahle Family History

Wahle Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Wahl habitational name from Wahle near Braunschweig.

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


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Where is the Wahle family from?

You can see how Wahle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wahle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Wahle families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wahle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wahle families in 1891.
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What did your Wahle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wahle. 100% of Wahle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wahle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahle 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 950 immigration records available for the last name Wahle. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wahle. For the veterans among your Wahle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahle lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wahle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wahle in 1954 was 58, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wahle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wahle 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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