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Wohlforth Family History

Wohlforth 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: Wohlfarth, Woolworth, Wohlford, Wolfarth, Walworth, Wolford

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Where is the Wohlforth family from?

You can see how Wohlforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohlforth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wohlforth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Wohlforth families living in Indiana. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wohlforth's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wohlforth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wohlforth 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 Wohlforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wohlforth. 34% of Wohlforth men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wohlforth women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Wohlforth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 802 census records available for the last name Wohlforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohlforth 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Wohlforth. 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 119 military records available for the last name Wohlforth. For the veterans among your Wohlforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohlforth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wohlforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wohlforth in 1963 was 76, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohlforth 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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