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Wahlenmeier Family History

Wahlenmeier 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: Katzenmeyer, Angermeier, Wibbenmeyer, Wollenweber, Lenzmeier

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Wahlenmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahlenmeier 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wahlenmeier. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Wahlenmeier. For the veterans among your Wahlenmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahlenmeier lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1991, in the United States, Wahlenmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wahlenmeier in 1955 was 52, and 56 in 1991.

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