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Wuhl Family History

Wuhl 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: Kuhl, Juhl, Wahl, Buhl, Guhl, Wohl, Uhl, Puhl, Ruhl, Muhl

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Where is the Wuhl family from?

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

What did your Wuhl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wuhl. 100% of Wuhl men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Wuhl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuhl 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Wuhl. 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 111 military records available for the last name Wuhl. For the veterans among your Wuhl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuhl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Wuhl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wuhl in 1966 was 64, and 85 in 2000.

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