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Wappelhorst Family History

Wappelhorst Name 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, Haselhorst, Wallenhorst, Appelhans, Vanderhorst

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Where is the Wappelhorst family from?

You can see how Wappelhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wappelhorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wappelhorst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wappelhorst family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wappelhorst's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wappelhorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wappelhorst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wappelhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wappelhorst. 100% of Wappelhorst men worked as a Farm Labor and 100% of Wappelhorst women worked as a Shoe Worker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Wappelhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wappelhorst 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wappelhorst. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Wappelhorst. For the veterans among your Wappelhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wappelhorst lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wappelhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wappelhorst in 1960 was 42, and 67 in 2004.

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