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Wuesthoff Family History

Wuesthoff Surname Meaning

German (Wüsthoff): topographic name for someone from an estate of uncultivated land.

It is derived from Middle High German wüste, meaning ‘deserted’ or ‘abandoned’.

In addition, the word hof translates to ‘farm’.

This name likely indicates a connection to a specific type of land or agricultural setting.

Overall, Wüsthoff reflects the geographical and historical context of the name’s origin.

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


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Where is the Wuesthoff family from?

You can see how Wuesthoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuesthoff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wuesthoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Wuesthoff families living in Iowa. This was about 30% of all the recorded Wuesthoff's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Wuesthoff families in 1880.
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What did your Wuesthoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wuesthoff. 34% of Wuesthoff men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Wuesthoff women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wuesthoff were Machinist and Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Wuesthoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 804 census records available for the last name Wuesthoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuesthoff 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Wuesthoff. 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 208 military records available for the last name Wuesthoff. For the veterans among your Wuesthoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuesthoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wuesthoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wuesthoff in 1963 was 73, and 72 in 2003.

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