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Wohlen Family History

Wohlen 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: Bohlen, Woolen, Wollen, Wahlen, Wohler, Nolen, Ohler, Dolen, Bolen

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Where is the Wohlen family from?

You can see how Wohlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohlen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wohlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wohlen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wohlen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wohlen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wohlen 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 138 census records available for the last name Wohlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohlen 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Wohlen. 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 43 military records available for the last name Wohlen. For the veterans among your Wohlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohlen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wohlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wohlen in 1963 was 73, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohlen 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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