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Wischoffer Family History

Wischoffer 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: Schiffer, Bischoff, Schaffer, Schofer, Wischer, Schopfer, Wischmeyer

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Where is the Wischoffer family from?

You can see how Wischoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wischoffer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wischoffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wischoffer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wischoffer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wischoffer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Wischoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wischoffer 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 Wischoffer. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wischoffer. For the veterans among your Wischoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wischoffer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Wischoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wischoffer in 1962 was 76, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wischoffer 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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