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Woehl Family History

Woehl Surname Meaning

South German (Wöhl): variant of Wölke (see Wolke ).

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


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Where is the Woehl family from?

You can see how Woehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woehl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Woehl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Woehl families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Woehl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Woehl families in 1880.
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What did your Woehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woehl. 49% of Woehl men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Woehl women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woehl were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    49%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Woehl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Woehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woehl 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Woehl. 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 209 military records available for the last name Woehl. For the veterans among your Woehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woehl lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Woehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Woehl in 1957 was 64, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woehl 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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