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Wickenhoefer Family History

Wickenhoefer 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: Wickenheiser, Wickenhauser, Linkenhoker, Wiedenhoeft, Icenhower

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Where is the Wickenhoefer family from?

You can see how Wickenhoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wickenhoefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wickenhoefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wickenhoefer families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wickenhoefer's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Wickenhoefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wickenhoefer 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 137 census records available for the last name Wickenhoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wickenhoefer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wickenhoefer. 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 30 military records available for the last name Wickenhoefer. For the veterans among your Wickenhoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wickenhoefer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Wickenhoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wickenhoefer in 1973 was 68, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wickenhoefer 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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