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Wohlmuth Family History

Wohlmuth 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: Wohlgemuth, Wormuth, Wohlman, Wermuth, Hochmuth, Homuth, Helmuth

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Where is the Wohlmuth family from?

You can see how Wohlmuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohlmuth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wohlmuth families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wohlmuth's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Wohlmuth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wohlmuth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wohlmuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Welder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wohlmuth. 34% of Wohlmuth men worked as a Welder. .

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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

  • Welder
    34%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Painting
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
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What Wohlmuth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Wohlmuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohlmuth 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Wohlmuth. 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 728 military records available for the last name Wohlmuth. For the veterans among your Wohlmuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohlmuth lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wohlmuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wohlmuth in 1967 was 91, and 88 in 2004.

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