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Weilhoefer Family History

Weilhoefer 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: Weiher, Kelnhofer, Philhower, Freihofer, Weiler, Weilbacher, Hoefer

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Weilhoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weilhoefer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Weilhoefer. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Weilhoefer. For the veterans among your Weilhoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weilhoefer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Weilhoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Weilhoefer in 1968 was 67, and 93 in 1994.

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