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Welhoff Family History

Welhoff 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, Neuhoff, De Hoff, Westhoff, Mehlhoff, Beloff, Verhoff

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Where is the Welhoff family from?

You can see how Welhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Welhoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Welhoff families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Welhoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Welhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Welhoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Welhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welhoff 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Welhoff. 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 5 military records available for the last name Welhoff. For the veterans among your Welhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welhoff lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Welhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Welhoff in 1984 was 72, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welhoff 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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