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Wehlitz Family History

Wehlitz 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: Weitz, Wehling, Schlitz, Belitz, Gerlitz, Wellnitz, Wollitz, Teplitz

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Where is the Wehlitz family from?

You can see how Wehlitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehlitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wehlitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wehlitz families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wehlitz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wehlitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wehlitz 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 Wehlitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wehlitz. 100% of Wehlitz men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wehlitz women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Wehlitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Wehlitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehlitz 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Wehlitz. 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 111 military records available for the last name Wehlitz. For the veterans among your Wehlitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehlitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Wehlitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wehlitz in 1964 was 72, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wehlitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehlitz 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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