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Wetthofft Family History

Wetthofft 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: Westhoff, Witthoft, Potthoff, Wemhoff, Wuesthoff, Heithoff, Dettloff

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Where is the Wetthofft family from?

You can see how Wetthofft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wetthofft family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wetthofft families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wetthofft's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wetthofft families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Wetthofft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wetthofft 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wetthofft. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wetthofft. For the veterans among your Wetthofft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wetthofft lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wetthofft 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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