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Wohlwend Family History

Wohlwend Surname Meaning

South German: possibly a nickname for a lucky person from Middle High German wol ‘well’ + wende ‘turn return’.

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


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Where is the Wohlwend family from?

You can see how Wohlwend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohlwend family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wohlwend families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Wohlwend families living in Wisconsin. This was about 39% of all the recorded Wohlwend's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wohlwend families in 1880.
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What did your Wohlwend ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wohlwend. 27% of Wohlwend men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wohlwend women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wohlwend were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Nurse
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wohlwend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohlwend 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Wohlwend. 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 284 military records available for the last name Wohlwend. For the veterans among your Wohlwend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohlwend lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wohlwend life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wohlwend in 1958 was 60, and 92 in 2004.

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