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Wahli Family History

Wahli 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: Wahl, Wali, Walli, Sahli, Wahle, Wahlin, Wahls, Wahlig, Wall, Ahl

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Where is the Wahli family from?

You can see how Wahli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wahli families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wahli's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Wahli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wahli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Wahli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahli 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Wahli. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Wahli. For the veterans among your Wahli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahli lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Wahli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wahli in 1970 was 91, and 87 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wahli 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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