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Wrhel Family History

Wrhel Name 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: Wahl, Briel, Orel, Gruel, Orgel, Rhem, Ermel, Wren, Wohl, Wedel

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Where is the Wrhel family from?

You can see how Wrhel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrhel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wrhel family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wrhel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wrhel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wrhel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wrhel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Wrhel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrhel 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wrhel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Wrhel. For the veterans among your Wrhel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrhel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Wrhel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wrhel in 1960 was 48, and 86 in 2003.

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