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Wehrheim Family History

Wehrheim Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named near Frankfurt.

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


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Where is the Wehrheim family from?

You can see how Wehrheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehrheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wehrheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 46 Wehrheim families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wehrheim's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wehrheim families in 1880.
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What did your Wehrheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wehrheim. 18% of Wehrheim men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Wehrheim women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wehrheim were Manager and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Telephone Operator
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Wehrheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wehrheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehrheim 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Wehrheim. 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 638 military records available for the last name Wehrheim. For the veterans among your Wehrheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehrheim lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wehrheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wehrheim in 1955 was 55, and 91 in 2004.

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