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Wohlhueter Family History

Wohlhueter 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: Schlueter, Hollopeter, Haueter, Kohlmeyer, Todhunter, Ohlhauser

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Where is the Wohlhueter family from?

You can see how Wohlhueter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohlhueter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wohlhueter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Wohlhueter families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wohlhueter's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wohlhueter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wohlhueter 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 Wohlhueter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wohlhueter. 40% of Wohlhueter 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Miller
    14%

What Wohlhueter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Wohlhueter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohlhueter 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wohlhueter. 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 75 military records available for the last name Wohlhueter. For the veterans among your Wohlhueter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohlhueter lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wohlhueter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wohlhueter in 1959 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohlhueter 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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