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Wiedenhoft Family History

Wiedenhoft 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: Wiedenhoeft, Wiederholt, Wiederhold, Bredehoft, Ridenhour, Ziegenhorn

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Where is the Wiedenhoft family from?

You can see how Wiedenhoft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiedenhoft family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiedenhoft families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wiedenhoft family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiedenhoft's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Wiedenhoft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiedenhoft 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 Wiedenhoft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiedenhoft. 34% of Wiedenhoft men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Wiedenhoft women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Plumber
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Wiedenhoft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 887 census records available for the last name Wiedenhoft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedenhoft 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Wiedenhoft. 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 217 military records available for the last name Wiedenhoft. For the veterans among your Wiedenhoft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedenhoft lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wiedenhoft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wiedenhoft in 1963 was 72, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiedenhoft 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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