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Wischhof Family History

Wischhof 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: Kirchhof, Bischof, Bischoff, Kirchhoff, Wisch, Schoof, Wischer

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Where is the Wischhof family from?

You can see how Wischhof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wischhof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wischhof families living in Nebraska. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wischhof's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Wischhof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wischhof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wischhof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wischhof. 100% of Wischhof men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Wischhof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wischhof 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wischhof. 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 Wischhof. For the veterans among your Wischhof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wischhof lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1998, in the United States, Wischhof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wischhof in 1956 was 44, and 83 in 1998.

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