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Wehrli Family History

Wehrli Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Wehrle.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wehrli family from?

You can see how Wehrli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehrli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wehrli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wehrli families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wehrli's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wehrli families in 1891.
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What did your Wehrli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wehrli. 40% of Wehrli men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Wehrli women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wehrli were Tool Maker and School Teacher.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Tool Maker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • School Teacher
    19%

What Wehrli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wehrli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehrli 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wehrli. 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 414 military records available for the last name Wehrli. For the veterans among your Wehrli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehrli lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wehrli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wehrli in 1965 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehrli 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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