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Wedenheft Family History

Wedenheft 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: Wiedenhoeft, Dechert, Denhart, Cadenhead, Wesenberg, Bredehoft

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Where is the Wedenheft family from?

You can see how Wedenheft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedenheft family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wedenheft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wedenheft families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wedenheft's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wedenheft families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Wedenheft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedenheft 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wedenheft. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wedenheft. For the veterans among your Wedenheft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedenheft lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedenheft 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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