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Wohlgenant Family History

Wohlgenant 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: Whisenant, Wohlman, Wohlgemuth, Wohlert, Wohlwend, Wolgast, Whisonant

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Where is the Wohlgenant family from?

You can see how Wohlgenant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohlgenant family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wohlgenant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wohlgenant families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wohlgenant's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Wohlgenant families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Wohlgenant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohlgenant 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Wohlgenant. 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 21 military records available for the last name Wohlgenant. For the veterans among your Wohlgenant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohlgenant lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Wohlgenant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wohlgenant in 1971 was 76, and 55 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wohlgenant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohlgenant 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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