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Wehn Family History

Wehn 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: Wen, Wein, Dehn, Fehn, Wehr, Rehn, Behn, Lehn, Ehn, Wern

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Where is the Wehn family from?

You can see how Wehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wehn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Wehn families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wehn's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wehn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wehn 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 Wehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wehn. 25% of Wehn men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wehn women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wehn were Laborer and 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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    21%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Wehn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehn 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Wehn. 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 720 military records available for the last name Wehn. For the veterans among your Wehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehn lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wehn in 1957 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wehn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehn 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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