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Wichhorst Family History

Wichhorst Surname 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: Eichhorst, Windhorst, Eichorst, Eichhorn, Bockhorst, Wichert

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Where is the Wichhorst family from?

You can see how Wichhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wichhorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wichhorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wichhorst families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wichhorst's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wichhorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wichhorst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Wichhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wichhorst 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Wichhorst. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Wichhorst. For the veterans among your Wichhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wichhorst lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1979, in the United States, Wichhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wichhorst in 1967 was 58, and 90 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wichhorst 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.

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