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Wellinghoff Family History

Wellinghoff 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: Wellington, Benninghoff, Wallington, Bellingham, Ellingham, Ellington

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Where is the Wellinghoff family from?

You can see how Wellinghoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellinghoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wellinghoff families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wellinghoff families living in Illinois. This was about 32% of all the recorded Wellinghoff's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wellinghoff families in 1880.
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What did your Wellinghoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wellinghoff. 27% of Wellinghoff men worked as a Machinist and 60% of Wellinghoff women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wellinghoff were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Machinist
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farm Work
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 793 census records available for the last name Wellinghoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellinghoff 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Wellinghoff. 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 120 military records available for the last name Wellinghoff. For the veterans among your Wellinghoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellinghoff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wellinghoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wellinghoff in 1962 was 56, and 49 in 2004.

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