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Wederholt Family History

Wederholt 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, Wiederhold, Cederholm, Aderholt, Wetherholt, Westerhold

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Where is the Wederholt family from?

You can see how Wederholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wederholt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wederholt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wederholt family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wederholt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wederholt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wederholt 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 88 census records available for the last name Wederholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wederholt 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wederholt. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wederholt. For the veterans among your Wederholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wederholt lifespan?

Between 1948 and 1991, in the United States, Wederholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wederholt in 1948 was 34, and 77 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wederholt 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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