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Wenghofer Family History

Wenghofer 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: Ringhofer, Longhofer, Kelnhofer, Wengler, Engfer, Wenger, Westhafer

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenghofer 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 42 census records available for the last name Wenghofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenghofer 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Wenghofer. 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 78 military records available for the last name Wenghofer. For the veterans among your Wenghofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenghofer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Wenghofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wenghofer in 1967 was 93, and 36 in 1999.

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