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Wehofer Family History

Wehofer 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: Wehrer, Hofer, Wehler, Schofer, Wehner, Homer, Weller, Zehner, Reifer

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Where is the Wehofer family from?

You can see how Wehofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wehofer families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wehofer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wehofer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wehofer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Wehofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehofer 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Wehofer. 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 56 military records available for the last name Wehofer. For the veterans among your Wehofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehofer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Wehofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wehofer in 1969 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehofer 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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