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Wohlfer Family History

Wohlfer 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: Wolfer, Wohler, Ohler, Woller, Pohler, Kohler, Wehler, Wahler

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Where is the Wohlfer family from?

You can see how Wohlfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohlfer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wohlfer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wohlfer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wohlfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wohlfer 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 5 census records available for the last name Wohlfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohlfer 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 Wohlfer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wohlfer. For the veterans among your Wohlfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohlfer lifespan?

Average Wohlfer life expectancy in 1992 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohlfer 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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