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Wamhoff Name Meaning

German: probably a variant of Wemhoff .

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


Similar surnames: Wemhoff, Emhoff, Westhoff, Benhoff, Puthoff, Achuff, Harloff, Wampole

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Where is the Wamhoff family from?

You can see how Wamhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wamhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wamhoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 25 Wamhoff families living in Missouri. This was about 64% of all the recorded Wamhoff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wamhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wamhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wamhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wamhoff. 27% of Wamhoff men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wamhoff women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wamhoff were Laborer and Waitress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    27%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wamhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wamhoff 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Wamhoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 173 military records available for the last name Wamhoff. For the veterans among your Wamhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wamhoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wamhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wamhoff in 1964 was 82, and 85 in 2004.

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