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Wehrman Family History

Wehrman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wehrmann.

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


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Where is the Wehrman family from?

You can see how Wehrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehrman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wehrman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 57 Wehrman families living in Ohio. This was about 30% of all the recorded Wehrman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wehrman families in 1880.
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What did your Wehrman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wehrman. 41% of Wehrman men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Wehrman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wehrman were New Worker and Maid.

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • New Worker
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Maid
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wehrman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehrman 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Wehrman. 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 926 military records available for the last name Wehrman. For the veterans among your Wehrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehrman lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Wehrman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wehrman in 1948 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

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