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Woehrer Family History

Woehrer 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: Wehrer, Loehrer, Woehler, Boehmer, Buehrer, Kehrer, Boehner, Wehler

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Where is the Woehrer family from?

You can see how Woehrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woehrer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Woehrer family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Woehrer's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Woehrer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woehrer 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 Woehrer ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Woehrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woehrer 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Woehrer. 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 32 military records available for the last name Woehrer. For the veterans among your Woehrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woehrer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Woehrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Woehrer in 1965 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woehrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woehrer 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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