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Wohlers Family History

Wohlers Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Wohler.

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


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Where is the Wohlers family from?

You can see how Wohlers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohlers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wohlers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Wohlers families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wohlers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wohlers families in 1891.
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What did your Wohlers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wohlers. 100% of Wohlers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wohlers. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wohlers. For the veterans among your Wohlers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohlers lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wohlers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wohlers in 1956 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

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