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Wolhuter Family History

Wolhuter 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: Wolter, Bolter, Holter, Woller, Kolter, Wolfer, Wachter, Wilhite

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Where is the Wolhuter family from?

You can see how Wolhuter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolhuter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolhuter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wolhuter families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolhuter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wolhuter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Wolhuter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolhuter 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Wolhuter. 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 35 military records available for the last name Wolhuter. For the veterans among your Wolhuter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolhuter lifespan?

Average Wolhuter life expectancy in 1987 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolhuter 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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