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Wehrlie Family History

Wehrlie 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: Wehrle, Wehrli, Behrle, Wehle, Ehrle, Wehrley, Werle, Woehrle, Kehrli

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Where is the Wehrlie family from?

You can see how Wehrlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehrlie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wehrlie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wehrlie families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wehrlie's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wehrlie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wehrlie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wehrlie ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wehrlie ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Wehrlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehrlie 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wehrlie. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wehrlie. For the veterans among your Wehrlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehrlie lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Wehrlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wehrlie in 1955 was 47, and 58 in 2003.

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