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Wohlin Family History

Wohlin 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: Wolin, Wollin, Ohlin, Wahlin, Bohlin, Joslin, Polin, Doolin, Molin

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Where is the Wohlin family from?

You can see how Wohlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohlin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wohlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wohlin families living in North Dakota. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wohlin's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Wohlin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wohlin 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 Wohlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wohlin. 100% of Wohlin men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Wohlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Wohlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohlin 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Wohlin. 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 49 military records available for the last name Wohlin. For the veterans among your Wohlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohlin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Wohlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wohlin in 1975 was 73, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohlin 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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