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Wehrle Family History

Wehrle Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Werner.

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


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Where is the Wehrle family from?

You can see how Wehrle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehrle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wehrle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Wehrle families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wehrle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wehrle families in 1911.
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What did your Wehrle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wehrle. 100% of Wehrle 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Wehrle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehrle 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wehrle. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wehrle. For the veterans among your Wehrle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehrle lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Wehrle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wehrle in 1942 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehrle 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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