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Wahlig Name Meaning

German (mainly Hesse): unexplained. In the US it is found mainly in MO.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wehling, Willig, Dahling, Rahrig, Alig, Walling, Warling, Wahls, Wahl

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Where is the Wahlig family from?

You can see how Wahlig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahlig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wahlig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Wahlig families living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wahlig's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Wahlig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wahlig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wahlig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wahlig. 25% of Wahlig 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
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Tenant
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wahlig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahlig 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Wahlig. 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 249 military records available for the last name Wahlig. For the veterans among your Wahlig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahlig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wahlig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wahlig in 1963 was 77, and 51 in 2004.

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