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Weidenhoefer Family History

Weidenhoefer 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: Weidenhammer, Weidenhamer, Dudenhoeffer, Weidenfeller, Wiedenhoeft

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Where is the Weidenhoefer family from?

You can see how Weidenhoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weidenhoefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weidenhoefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Weidenhoefer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Weidenhoefer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Weidenhoefer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Weidenhoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weidenhoefer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Weidenhoefer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Weidenhoefer. For the veterans among your Weidenhoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weidenhoefer lifespan?

Average Weidenhoefer life expectancy in 1974 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weidenhoefer 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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