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Wohleb Family History

Wohleb 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: Wohler, Ohler, Woller, Worley, Bohlen, Woolen, Bohle, Wohl, Pohler

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Where is the Wohleb family from?

You can see how Wohleb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohleb family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wohleb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wohleb families living in Indiana. This was about 41% of all the recorded Wohleb's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wohleb families in 1880.
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What did your Wohleb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wohleb. 40% of Wohleb men worked as a Farm.

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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

  • Farm
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Wohleb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Wohleb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohleb 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Wohleb. 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 96 military records available for the last name Wohleb. For the veterans among your Wohleb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohleb lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Wohleb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wohleb in 1966 was 49, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohleb 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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