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Wohlmacher Family History

Wohlmacher 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: Horlacher, Mohrbacher, Hamacher, Schumacher, Weilbacher, Rohrbacher

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Where is the Wohlmacher family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wohlmacher. 100% of Wohlmacher men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Wohlmacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Wohlmacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohlmacher 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Wohlmacher. 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 252 military records available for the last name Wohlmacher. For the veterans among your Wohlmacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohlmacher lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wohlmacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wohlmacher in 1958 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wohlmacher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohlmacher 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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