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Wederhoft Family History

Wederhoft 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: Wiederholt, Federoff, Westerhoff, Wiederhold, Bredehoft, Meyerhoff

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Where is the Wederhoft family from?

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

There are 47 census records available for the last name Wederhoft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wederhoft 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 Wederhoft. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wederhoft. For the veterans among your Wederhoft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wederhoft lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Wederhoft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wederhoft in 1976 was 75, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wederhoft 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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