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Wehlmann Family History

Wehlmann 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: Wehrmann, Wellmann, Ehmann, Lehmann, Rehmann, Kohlmann, Heilmann

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Where is the Wehlmann family from?

You can see how Wehlmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehlmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wehlmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wehlmann families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wehlmann's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wehlmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wehlmann 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 Wehlmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wehlmann. 100% of Wehlmann 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 Wehlmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Wehlmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehlmann 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Wehlmann. 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 162 military records available for the last name Wehlmann. For the veterans among your Wehlmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehlmann lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Wehlmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wehlmann in 1970 was 95, and 47 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wehlmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehlmann 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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