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Wehmhoefer Family History

Wehmhoefer 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: Umhoefer, Wehmeyer, Wehmeier, Wemhoff, Kelnhofer, Hoefer, Westhafer

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Where is the Wehmhoefer family from?

You can see how Wehmhoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehmhoefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wehmhoefer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wehmhoefer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wehmhoefer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wehmhoefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wehmhoefer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wehmhoefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wehmhoefer. 100% of Wehmhoefer men worked as a Manager and 100% of Wehmhoefer women worked as a Saleslady.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Wehmhoefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Wehmhoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehmhoefer 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Wehmhoefer. 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 56 military records available for the last name Wehmhoefer. For the veterans among your Wehmhoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehmhoefer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wehmhoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wehmhoefer in 1963 was 77, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehmhoefer 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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