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Wohlscheid Family History

Wohlscheid 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: Olmscheid, Mondschein, Scheid, Hoelscher, Linscheid, Wohlfeil

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Where is the Wohlscheid family from?

You can see how Wohlscheid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohlscheid family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wohlscheid families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wohlscheid's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wohlscheid families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wohlscheid surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wohlscheid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wohlscheid. 100% of Wohlscheid 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Wohlscheid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohlscheid 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 Wohlscheid. 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 25 military records available for the last name Wohlscheid. For the veterans among your Wohlscheid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohlscheid lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wohlscheid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wohlscheid in 1965 was 72, and 68 in 2004.

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