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Wohlfeil Family History

Wohlfeil Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a merchant or trader from Middle High German Middle Low German wol veil ‘worth the price; good value’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wohlfeil family from?

You can see how Wohlfeil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohlfeil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wohlfeil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Wohlfeil families living in Wisconsin. This was about 48% of all the recorded Wohlfeil's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wohlfeil families in 1880.
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What did your Wohlfeil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wohlfeil. 25% of Wohlfeil men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Wohlfeil women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wohlfeil were Driver and Masseuse.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Masseuse
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wohlfeil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohlfeil 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Wohlfeil. 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 547 military records available for the last name Wohlfeil. For the veterans among your Wohlfeil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohlfeil lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Wohlfeil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wohlfeil in 1952 was 63, and 72 in 2004.

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