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Wohlbach Family History

Wohlbach 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: Wolbach, Rohrbach, Gehlbach, Holbach, Muhlbach, Fahrbach, Orbach

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Where is the Wohlbach family from?

You can see how Wohlbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohlbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wohlbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Wohlbach families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 89% of all the recorded Wohlbach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wohlbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wohlbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wohlbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wohlbach. 60% of Wohlbach men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    60%
  • Manager
    40%
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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Wohlbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohlbach 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wohlbach. 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 53 military records available for the last name Wohlbach. For the veterans among your Wohlbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohlbach lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Wohlbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wohlbach in 1962 was 53, and 82 in 1999.

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