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Wohlfiel Family History

Wohlfiel 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: Wohlfeil, Woelfel, Wolfel, Woodfield, Wolfer, Woodfill, Wolfrey

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Where is the Wohlfiel family from?

You can see how Wohlfiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohlfiel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wohlfiel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wohlfiel families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wohlfiel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wohlfiel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wohlfiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wohlfiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wohlfiel. 100% of Wohlfiel men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Wohlfiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Wohlfiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohlfiel 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wohlfiel. 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 88 military records available for the last name Wohlfiel. For the veterans among your Wohlfiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohlfiel lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2001, in the United States, Wohlfiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wohlfiel in 1948 was 47, and 95 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wohlfiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohlfiel 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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