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Woellert Family History

Woellert 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: Wollert, Weller, Woller, Gellert, Wolpert, Oehlert, Wohlert, Wolbert

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Where is the Woellert family from?

You can see how Woellert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woellert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woellert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Woellert families living in Ohio. This was about 89% of all the recorded Woellert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Woellert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woellert 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 Woellert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woellert. 36% of Woellert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Woellert women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Repairman
    15%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Woellert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Woellert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woellert 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Woellert. 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 146 military records available for the last name Woellert. For the veterans among your Woellert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woellert lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Woellert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Woellert in 1942 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woellert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woellert 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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