This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wemhoff family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wemhoff Family History

Wemhoff Surname Meaning

North German: from a shortened form of Middle High German widemhof Middle Low German wedemhof ‘farm belonging to a parsonage’

hence a topographic name or nickname for someone who worked on or rented such a place.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wemhoff family from?

You can see how Wemhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wemhoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wemhoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Wemhoff families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wemhoff's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wemhoff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wemhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Wemhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wemhoff. 36% of Wemhoff men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wemhoff women worked as a Housewife.

View Census Data for Wemhoff | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Owner
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Wemhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Wemhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wemhoff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Wemhoff

Passenger Lists

There are 63 immigration records available for the last name Wemhoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Wemhoff immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 89 military records available for the last name Wemhoff. For the veterans among your Wemhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wemhoff military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wemhoff family history

Discover More

What is the average Wemhoff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wemhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wemhoff in 1962 was 76, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wemhoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wemhoff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wemhoff family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial