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Wohn Family History

Wohn 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: John, Hohn, Bohn, Won, Rohn, Wohl, Mohn, Lohn, Sohn, Kohn

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Where is the Wohn family from?

You can see how Wohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wohn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Wohn families living in New York. This was about 49% of all the recorded Wohn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wohn families in 1880.
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What did your Wohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Grinder and Cosmetologist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wohn. 60% of Wohn men worked as a Grinder and 100% of Wohn women worked as a Cosmetologist. .

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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

  • Grinder
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cosmetologist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 935 census records available for the last name Wohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohn 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Wohn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wohn. For the veterans among your Wohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wohn in 1965 was 66, and 85 in 2003.

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