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Wiethoff Family History

Wiethoff 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: Wemhoff, Westhoff, Wuesthoff, Niehoff, Witthoft, Neuhoff, Friedhoff

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Where is the Wiethoff family from?

You can see how Wiethoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiethoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiethoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Wiethoff families living in Michigan. This was about 65% of all the recorded Wiethoff's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wiethoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiethoff 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 Wiethoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiethoff. 40% of Wiethoff men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wiethoff women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Wiethoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 729 census records available for the last name Wiethoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiethoff 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 526 immigration records available for the last name Wiethoff. 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 318 military records available for the last name Wiethoff. For the veterans among your Wiethoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiethoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wiethoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wiethoff in 1964 was 65, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiethoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiethoff 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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