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Wochter Family History

Wochter 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: Wachter, Wuchter, Wechter, Richter, Dichter, Achter, Lichter, Kocher

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Where is the Wochter family from?

You can see how Wochter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wochter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wochter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wochter families living in Iowa. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wochter's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wochter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wochter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Wochter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wochter 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wochter. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wochter. For the veterans among your Wochter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wochter lifespan?

Average Wochter life expectancy in 1991 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wochter 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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