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Wohlsen Family History

Wohlsen 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: Ohlsen, Olsen, Bohlen, Woolen, Wohlman, Ohlson, Wollen, Woolsey

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Where is the Wohlsen family from?

You can see how Wohlsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohlsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wohlsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wohlsen families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wohlsen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wohlsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wohlsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wohlsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wohlsen. 50% of Wohlsen men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Contractor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Wohlsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohlsen 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Wohlsen. 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 98 military records available for the last name Wohlsen. For the veterans among your Wohlsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohlsen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wohlsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wohlsen in 1956 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

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