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Wehmhoff Family History

Wehmhoff 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, Westhoff, Mehlhoff, Lehnhoff, Emhoff, Mehrhoff, Wamhoff

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Where is the Wehmhoff family from?

You can see how Wehmhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehmhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wehmhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wehmhoff families living in Kentucky. This was about 47% of all the recorded Wehmhoff's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Wehmhoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Wehmhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehmhoff 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Wehmhoff. 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 47 military records available for the last name Wehmhoff. For the veterans among your Wehmhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehmhoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wehmhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wehmhoff in 1963 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehmhoff 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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