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Wahlert Family History

Wahlert Surname Meaning

German: from a derivative of Wahler.

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


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Where is the Wahlert family from?

You can see how Wahlert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahlert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wahlert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Wahlert families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wahlert's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wahlert families in 1880.
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What did your Wahlert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wahlert. 66% of Wahlert men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Wahlert women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wahlert were Farm Hand and Waitress.

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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
    66%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Hand
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Wahlert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wahlert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahlert 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Wahlert. 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 714 military records available for the last name Wahlert. For the veterans among your Wahlert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahlert lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Wahlert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wahlert in 1950 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

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