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Woehl Name Meaning

South German (Wöhl): variant of Wölke (see Wolke ).

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


Similar surnames: Koehl, Voehl, Woehr, Goehl, Boehl, Kiehl, Woehrle, Roedl, Oehm, Yehl

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Where is the Woehl family from?

You can see how Woehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woehl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Woehl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 26 Woehl families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Woehl's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Woehl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woehl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woehl ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Woehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woehl 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Woehl. 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 209 military records available for the last name Woehl. For the veterans among your Woehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woehl lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Woehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Woehl in 1957 was 64, and 61 in 2004.

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