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Wesselhoff Family History

Wesselhoff 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, Westhoff, Egelhoff, Wesselmann, Westerhold, Wesselman

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Where is the Wesselhoff family from?

You can see how Wesselhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesselhoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Wesselhoff families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Wesselhoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wesselhoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wesselhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wesselhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Decorator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wesselhoff. 50% of Wesselhoff men worked as a Decorator.

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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

  • Decorator
    50%
  • Cement Finisher
    50%

What Wesselhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Wesselhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesselhoff 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Wesselhoff. 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 112 military records available for the last name Wesselhoff. For the veterans among your Wesselhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesselhoff lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Wesselhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wesselhoff in 1951 was 51, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesselhoff 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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