Wohlsen Family History

Wohlsen Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Ohlsen, Olsen, Bohlen, Woolen, Wohlman, Ohlson, Wollen, Woolsey, Dolsen, Wohlwend

2,000 record(s) for Wohlsen

439	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
98	Military Records
102	Immigration Records
675	Census and Voter Lists
669	Member Trees

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.

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%

What Wohlsen family records will you find?

Census Record

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.

Passenger List

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.

Military Records

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.

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.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohlsen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.