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Wohlgehagen Family History

Wohlgehagen 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: Wolfenden, Wollschlager, Wohlman, Falkenhagen, Ziegenhagen

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Wohlgehagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohlgehagen 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Wohlgehagen. 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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There are 17 military records available for the last name Wohlgehagen. For the veterans among your Wohlgehagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohlgehagen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Wohlgehagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wohlgehagen in 1963 was 81, and 86 in 1998.

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