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Woppelhorst Family History

Woppelhorst 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: Walkenhorst, Selhorst, Haselhorst, Weghorst, Wallenhorst, Wheelhouse

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Where is the Woppelhorst family from?

You can see how Woppelhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woppelhorst family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Woppelhorst families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Woppelhorst's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Woppelhorst families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Woppelhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woppelhorst 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 Woppelhorst. 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 Woppelhorst. For the veterans among your Woppelhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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