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Wehl Family History

Wehl 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: Gehl, Wahl, Hehl, Kehl, Mehl, Wehr, Pehl, Wohl, Well, Weil

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Where is the Wehl family from?

You can see how Wehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wehl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Wehl families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Wehl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wehl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wehl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wehl. 30% of Wehl men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Wehl women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wehl were Salesman and Laundress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Cashier
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Laundress
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehl 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 666 immigration records available for the last name Wehl. 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 730 military records available for the last name Wehl. For the veterans among your Wehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehl lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wehl in 1960 was 57, and 93 in 2004.

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