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Inhof Family History

Inhof 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: Imhof, Imhoff, Pinho, Indorf, Inlow, Hof, Inmon, Chon, Cho, Zhou

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Where is the Inhof family from?

You can see how Inhof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inhof family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Inhof families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Inhof families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Inhof's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Inhof families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Inhof 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 197 census records available for the last name Inhof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inhof 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Inhof. 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 38 military records available for the last name Inhof. For the veterans among your Inhof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inhof lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Inhof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Inhof in 1963 was 85, and 72 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Inhof 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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