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Wohlgemuth Family History

Wohlgemuth Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname or Jewish artificial name from (respectively) Middle High German wolgemuot and German Wohlgemut ‘cheerful’.

Compare Vulgamott, Wolgamott, and Wolgemuth.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wohlgemuth family from?

You can see how Wohlgemuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohlgemuth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wohlgemuth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Wohlgemuth families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Wohlgemuth's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wohlgemuth families in 1911.
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What did your Wohlgemuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wohlgemuth. 75% of Wohlgemuth men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Farmers Son
    25%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Wohlgemuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohlgemuth 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wohlgemuth. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Wohlgemuth. For the veterans among your Wohlgemuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohlgemuth lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wohlgemuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wohlgemuth in 1959 was 38, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohlgemuth 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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