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Wehrs Family History

Wehrs Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Wehr

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


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Where is the Wehrs family from?

You can see how Wehrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehrs family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wehrs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Wehrs families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wehrs's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wehrs families in 1880.
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What did your Wehrs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wehrs. 58% of Wehrs men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wehrs women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Wehrs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wehrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehrs 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Wehrs. 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 401 military records available for the last name Wehrs. For the veterans among your Wehrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehrs lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wehrs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wehrs in 1955 was 28, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wehrs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehrs 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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