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Featherhoff Family History

Featherhoff 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: Fetterhoff, Westerhoff, Fetherolf, Weatherholt, Feather, Weatherhead

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Where is the Featherhoff family from?

You can see how Featherhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Featherhoff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Featherhoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Featherhoff family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Featherhoff's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Featherhoff families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Featherhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Featherhoff 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Featherhoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Featherhoff. For the veterans among your Featherhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Featherhoff lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Featherhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Featherhoff in 1969 was 74, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Featherhoff 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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