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Wanhoff Family History

Wanhoff 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: Wamhoff, Danoff, Langhoff, Wemhoff, Karhoff, Janoff, Kanoff, Van Hoff

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Wanhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanhoff 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wanhoff. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wanhoff. For the veterans among your Wanhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanhoff lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1993, in the United States, Wanhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wanhoff in 1989 was 80, and 66 in 1993.

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