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Wohlever Family History

Wohlever 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: Woolever, Wolever, Rohleder, Wohler, Woliver, Willever, Wolaver

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Where is the Wohlever family from?

You can see how Wohlever families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohlever family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wohlever families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wohlever's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wohlever families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Wohlever. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohlever 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wohlever. 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 26 military records available for the last name Wohlever. For the veterans among your Wohlever ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohlever lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wohlever life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wohlever in 1953 was 62, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohlever 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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