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Wehrung Family History

Wehrung Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Wehr

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


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Where is the Wehrung family from?

You can see how Wehrung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehrung family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wehrung families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Wehrung families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Wehrung's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Wehrung families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wehrung surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wehrung ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wehrung. 36% of Wehrung men worked as a Farmer.

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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%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

What Wehrung family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wehrung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehrung 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Wehrung. 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 270 military records available for the last name Wehrung. For the veterans among your Wehrung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehrung lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wehrung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wehrung in 1965 was 77, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wehrung

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehrung 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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