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Vetterhoffer Family History

Vetterhoffer 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, Meyerhofer, Ketterhagen, Wetterer, Ketterer

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Where is the Vetterhoffer family from?

You can see how Vetterhoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vetterhoffer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vetterhoffer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Vetterhoffer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vetterhoffer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vetterhoffer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Vetterhoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vetterhoffer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vetterhoffer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Vetterhoffer. For the veterans among your Vetterhoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vetterhoffer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Vetterhoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Vetterhoffer in 1968 was 58, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vetterhoffer 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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