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Wohlk Family History

Wohlk 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: Wohl, Wolk, Woelk, Wolf, Wold, Wahl, Volk, Wilk, Ohl, Wool

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Where is the Wohlk family from?

You can see how Wohlk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohlk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wohlk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Wohlk families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wohlk's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wohlk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wohlk 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 Wohlk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wohlk. 60% of Wohlk men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Wohlk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Wohlk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohlk 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Wohlk. 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 92 military records available for the last name Wohlk. For the veterans among your Wohlk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohlk lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Wohlk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wohlk in 1957 was 53, and 45 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wohlk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohlk 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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