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Wahls Family History

Wahls Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Wahl

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


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Where is the Wahls family from?

You can see how Wahls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahls family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wahls families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Wahls families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Wahls's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wahls families in 1880.
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What did your Wahls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wahls. 34% of Wahls men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wahls women worked as an Operator.

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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
    34%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Wahls family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wahls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahls 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Wahls. 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 226 military records available for the last name Wahls. For the veterans among your Wahls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahls lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wahls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wahls in 1962 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wahls 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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