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Weiderhoft Family History

Weiderhoft 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: Westerhoff, Wetherholt, Wiederholt, Weidert, Westerhold, Wenderoth

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What did your Weiderhoft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weiderhoft. 100% of Weiderhoft men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Weiderhoft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weiderhoft 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 Weiderhoft. 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 8 military records available for the last name Weiderhoft. For the veterans among your Weiderhoft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weiderhoft lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1994, in the United States, Weiderhoft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Weiderhoft in 1961 was 58, and 44 in 1994.

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