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Woeller Family History

Woeller 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: Weller, Woller, Hoeller, Moeller, Woehler, Goeller, Voeller, Foeller

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Where is the Woeller family from?

You can see how Woeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woeller family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Woeller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Woeller families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Woeller's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Woeller families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woeller 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 Woeller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woeller. 59% of Woeller men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Farmer
    42%

What Woeller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Woeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woeller 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Woeller. 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 337 military records available for the last name Woeller. For the veterans among your Woeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woeller lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Woeller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Woeller in 1965 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woeller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woeller 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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