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Wynhoff Family History

Wynhoff 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: Wemhoff, Wyckoff, Lenhoff, Wamhoff, Benhoff, Waychoff, Wycoff, Wykoff

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Where is the Wynhoff family from?

You can see how Wynhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wynhoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Wynhoff families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wynhoff's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wynhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wynhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wynhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wynhoff. 50% of Wynhoff men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wynhoff women worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Real Estate Broker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Wynhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynhoff 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Wynhoff. 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 55 military records available for the last name Wynhoff. For the veterans among your Wynhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynhoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Wynhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wynhoff in 1964 was 80, and 64 in 2001.

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