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Wehland Family History

Wehland 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: Weiland, Weyland, Ashland, Newland, Berland, Wieland, Eland, Penland

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Where is the Wehland family from?

You can see how Wehland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wehland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Wehland families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wehland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wehland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wehland 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 Wehland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wehland. 27% of Wehland men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wehland women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Shipping Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Wehland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 912 census records available for the last name Wehland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehland 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Wehland. 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 235 military records available for the last name Wehland. For the veterans among your Wehland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wehland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wehland in 1963 was 71, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wehland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehland 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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