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Wahling Family History

Wahling 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: Dahling, Wehling, Watling, Wahlin, Walling, Warling, Wahlig, Halling

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Where is the Wahling family from?

You can see how Wahling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahling family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wahling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wahling families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wahling's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wahling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wahling 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 Wahling ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Wahling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Wahling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahling 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Wahling. 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 71 military records available for the last name Wahling. For the veterans among your Wahling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahling lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Wahling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wahling in 1967 was 85, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wahling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wahling 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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