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Wesselhoeft Family History

Wesselhoeft Surname 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: Westerhoff, Nesselrodt, Wiedenhoeft, Wesseler, Wesselmann, Westerhold

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Where is the Wesselhoeft family from?

You can see how Wesselhoeft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesselhoeft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wesselhoeft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Wesselhoeft families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wesselhoeft's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Wesselhoeft families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Wesselhoeft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesselhoeft 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Wesselhoeft. 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 54 military records available for the last name Wesselhoeft. For the veterans among your Wesselhoeft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesselhoeft lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wesselhoeft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wesselhoeft in 1967 was 85, and 31 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesselhoeft 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.

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