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Wohar Family History

Wohar 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: Mohar, Omar, Mohan, Nohr, Kosar, Solar, Kozar, Gohr, Wear, Bonar

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Where is the Wohar family from?

You can see how Wohar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wohar family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wohar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wohar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wohar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wohar ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Wohar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohar 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Wohar. 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 48 military records available for the last name Wohar. For the veterans among your Wohar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohar lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Wohar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wohar in 1971 was 70, and 72 in 2002.

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