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Wischhoff Family History

Wischhoff 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: Bischoff, Kirchhoff, Aschoff, Westhoff, Rieckhoff, Eickhoff

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Where is the Wischhoff family from?

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

What did your Wischhoff ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wischhoff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Wischhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wischhoff 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wischhoff. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wischhoff. For the veterans among your Wischhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wischhoff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Wischhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wischhoff in 1972 was 80, and 86 in 2003.

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