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Waychoff Family History

Waychoff Surname Meaning

Variant of Wyckoff a surname of East Frisian origin.

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


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Where is the Waychoff family from?

You can see how Waychoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waychoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Waychoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Waychoff families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Waychoff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Waychoff families in 1891.
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What did your Waychoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waychoff. 25% of Waychoff men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Waychoff women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waychoff were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waychoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waychoff 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Waychoff. 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 300 military records available for the last name Waychoff. For the veterans among your Waychoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waychoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Waychoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Waychoff in 1963 was 79, and 38 in 2004.

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