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Woelhoff Family History

Woelhoff 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: Wemhoff, Kohlhoff, Egelhoff, Wolkoff, Bohnhoff, Orloff, Neuhoff

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Where is the Woelhoff family from?

You can see how Woelhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woelhoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Woelhoff family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Woelhoff's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Woelhoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Woelhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woelhoff 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Woelhoff. 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 5 military records available for the last name Woelhoff. For the veterans among your Woelhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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