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Wohlheiter Family History

Wohlheiter 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: Olheiser, Dahlheimer, Kohlmeier, Rochester, Wehrmeister, Wilhite

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Where is the Wohlheiter family from?

You can see how Wohlheiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohlheiter family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Wohlheiter families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 61% of all the recorded Wohlheiter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wohlheiter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Wohlheiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohlheiter 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wohlheiter. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wohlheiter. For the veterans among your Wohlheiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohlheiter lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Wohlheiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wohlheiter in 1968 was 68, and 94 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohlheiter 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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