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Wohlleber Family History

Wohlleber Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a person who lived a good life from Middle High German wol ‘good well’ + an agent derivative of leben ‘to live’.

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


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Where is the Wohlleber family from?

You can see how Wohlleber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohlleber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wohlleber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Wohlleber families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wohlleber's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wohlleber families in 1880.
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What did your Wohlleber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wohlleber. 100% of Wohlleber men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Wohlleber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohlleber 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Wohlleber. 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 180 military records available for the last name Wohlleber. For the veterans among your Wohlleber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohlleber lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wohlleber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wohlleber in 1963 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohlleber 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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