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Wehlinger Family History

Wehlinger 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: Wehinger, Dehlinger, Ehlinger, Werlinger, Schlinger, Wenninger

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Where is the Wehlinger family from?

You can see how Wehlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehlinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wehlinger family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wehlinger's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Wehlinger families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Wehlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehlinger 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 Wehlinger. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wehlinger. For the veterans among your Wehlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehlinger lifespan?

Average Wehlinger life expectancy in 1964 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehlinger 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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