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Wehenpohl Family History

Wehenpohl 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: Steltenpohl, Devenport, Hudepohl, Vogelpohl, Weseloh, Henton

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Where is the Wehenpohl family from?

You can see how Wehenpohl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehenpohl family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wehenpohl families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Wehenpohl's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Wehenpohl families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Wehenpohl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehenpohl 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wehenpohl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wehenpohl. For the veterans among your Wehenpohl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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