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Wolthoff Family History

Wolthoff 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: Olthoff, Kolthoff, Potthoff, Westhoff, Osthoff, Althoff, Kalthoff

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Where is the Wolthoff family from?

You can see how Wolthoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolthoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wolthoff families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wolthoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wolthoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolthoff 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 Wolthoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolthoff. 60% of Wolthoff 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Wolthoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Wolthoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolthoff 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wolthoff. 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 43 military records available for the last name Wolthoff. For the veterans among your Wolthoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolthoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wolthoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wolthoff in 1964 was 75, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolthoff 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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