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Wohlberg Family History

Wohlberg Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Wohl ‘well-being’ + Berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


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Where is the Wohlberg family from?

You can see how Wohlberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohlberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wohlberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Wohlberg families living in New York. This was about 94% of all the recorded Wohlberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wohlberg families in 1880.
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What did your Wohlberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wohlberg. 42% of Wohlberg men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Wohlberg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wohlberg were Butcher and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    42%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Butcher
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

What Wohlberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wohlberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohlberg 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 500 immigration records available for the last name Wohlberg. 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 260 military records available for the last name Wohlberg. For the veterans among your Wohlberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohlberg lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wohlberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wohlberg in 1961 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

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