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Wohlfrom Family History

Wohlfrom 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: Wolfrom, Wolfram, Wolfrum, Wohlrab, Wohlfeil, Wohlert, Wohlfarth

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Where is the Wohlfrom family from?

You can see how Wohlfrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohlfrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wohlfrom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Wohlfrom families living in California. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wohlfrom's in USA. California had the highest population of Wohlfrom families in 1880.
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What did your Wohlfrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wohlfrom. 100% of Wohlfrom women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Wohlfrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohlfrom 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Wohlfrom. 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 121 military records available for the last name Wohlfrom. For the veterans among your Wohlfrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohlfrom lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wohlfrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wohlfrom in 1965 was 74, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohlfrom 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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