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Wieshoff Family History

Wieshoff 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: Wemhoff, Westhoff, Wuesthoff, Niehoff, Bishoff, Neuhoff, Friedhoff

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Where is the Wieshoff family from?

You can see how Wieshoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieshoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wieshoff families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wieshoff's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wieshoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Wieshoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieshoff 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wieshoff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wieshoff. For the veterans among your Wieshoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieshoff lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1990, in the United States, Wieshoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wieshoff in 1977 was 71, and 56 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wieshoff 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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