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Wolhar Family History

Wolhar 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: Dollar, Solar, Woller, Wolfer, Molnar, Bolar, Kolar, Wollan, Tolar

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Where is the Wolhar family from?

You can see how Wolhar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolhar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wolhar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wolhar family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolhar's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wolhar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolhar 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 Wolhar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolhar. 100% of Wolhar men worked as an Owner and 100% of Wolhar women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Wolhar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Wolhar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolhar 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wolhar. 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 97 military records available for the last name Wolhar. For the veterans among your Wolhar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolhar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wolhar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wolhar in 1967 was 77, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolhar 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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