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Wohlcke Family History

Wohlcke 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: Gohlke, Woelke, Wolske, Wolke, Bohlke, Cocke, Womack, Wolski, Bohle

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Where is the Wohlcke family from?

You can see how Wohlcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohlcke family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wohlcke families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wohlcke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wohlcke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wohlcke 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 259 census records available for the last name Wohlcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohlcke 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Wohlcke. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wohlcke. For the veterans among your Wohlcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohlcke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Wohlcke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wohlcke in 1967 was 84, and 43 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wohlcke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohlcke 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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