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Woehlcke Family History

Woehlcke 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: Boehlke, Woelke, Oehlke, Boehle, Boehmke, Oelke, Moehle, Pehlke

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Where is the Woehlcke family from?

You can see how Woehlcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woehlcke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Woehlcke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Woehlcke families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Woehlcke's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Woehlcke families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Woehlcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woehlcke 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Woehlcke. 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 54 military records available for the last name Woehlcke. For the veterans among your Woehlcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woehlcke lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Woehlcke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Woehlcke in 1954 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woehlcke 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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