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Wilhoft Family History

Wilhoft 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: Wilhoit, Wilcott, Witthoft, Wilmot, Wilmott, Willhoit, Wilhoite

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Where is the Wilhoft family from?

You can see how Wilhoft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilhoft family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilhoft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wilhoft families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilhoft's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Wilhoft families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Wilhoft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilhoft 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Wilhoft. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wilhoft. For the veterans among your Wilhoft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilhoft lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Wilhoft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wilhoft in 1982 was 79, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilhoft 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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