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Wiedhoft Family History

Wiedhoft 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: Witthoft, Friedhoff, Piedmont, Wemhoff, Niehoff, Windhorst, Bredehoft

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Where is the Wiedhoft family from?

You can see how Wiedhoft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiedhoft family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Wiedhoft families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiedhoft's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wiedhoft families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Wiedhoft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiedhoft 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wiedhoft. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wiedhoft. For the veterans among your Wiedhoft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiedhoft lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1998, in the United States, Wiedhoft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wiedhoft in 1984 was 79, and 95 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiedhoft 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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