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Wiehoff Family History

Wiehoff 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: Niehoff, Wemhoff, Imhoff, Bishoff, Wamhoff, Winecoff, Sieloff, Wikoff

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Where is the Wiehoff family from?

You can see how Wiehoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiehoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiehoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Wiehoff families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Wiehoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wiehoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiehoff 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 Wiehoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiehoff. 43% of Wiehoff men worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Electrician
    29%
  • Painter
    29%

What Wiehoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Wiehoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiehoff 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Wiehoff. 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 114 military records available for the last name Wiehoff. For the veterans among your Wiehoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiehoff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wiehoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wiehoff in 1967 was 70, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiehoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiehoff 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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