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Wischoff Family History

Wischoff 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: Bischoff, Aschoff, Westhoff, Schoff, Bishoff, Waychoff, Kirchoff

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Where is the Wischoff family from?

You can see how Wischoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wischoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wischoff families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wischoff families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Wischoff's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wischoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wischoff 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 Wischoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Wischoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Wischoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wischoff 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Wischoff. 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 26 military records available for the last name Wischoff. For the veterans among your Wischoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wischoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Wischoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wischoff in 1964 was 67, and 67 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wischoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wischoff 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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