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Wedthoff Family History

Wedthoff 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: Westhoff, Wemhoff, Wuesthoff, Heithoff, Neuhoff, Medoff, Federoff

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Where is the Wedthoff family from?

You can see how Wedthoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedthoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wedthoff families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wedthoff's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wedthoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Wedthoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedthoff 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wedthoff. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wedthoff. For the veterans among your Wedthoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedthoff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Wedthoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wedthoff in 1965 was 66, and 88 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedthoff 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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