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Wohlan Family History

Wohlan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wohlman, Wollan, Wolan, Mohan, Olan, Bohlen, Woolen, Wogan, Worland

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Where is the Wohlan family from?

You can see how Wohlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohlan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wohlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wohlan family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wohlan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wohlan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wohlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Wohlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohlan 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Wohlan. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wohlan. For the veterans among your Wohlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohlan lifespan?

Average Wohlan life expectancy in 1969 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohlan 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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