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Wehrley Family History

Wehrley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Wehrle or Swiss German Wehrli.

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


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Where is the Wehrley family from?

You can see how Wehrley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehrley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wehrley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Wehrley families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wehrley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wehrley families in 1911.
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What did your Wehrley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wehrley. 36% of Wehrley men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wehrley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wehrley were Salesman and Price Work.

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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
    36%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Price Work
    34%

What Wehrley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wehrley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehrley 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Wehrley. 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 229 military records available for the last name Wehrley. For the veterans among your Wehrley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehrley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wehrley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wehrley in 1964 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehrley 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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