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Wilmhoff Family History

Wilmhoff 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, Imhoff, Wamhoff, Bischoff, Westhoff, Wilmore, Kallhoff

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Where is the Wilmhoff family from?

You can see how Wilmhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilmhoff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wilmhoff families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilmhoff's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wilmhoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Wilmhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilmhoff 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wilmhoff. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wilmhoff. For the veterans among your Wilmhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilmhoff lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2001, in the United States, Wilmhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wilmhoff in 1944 was 36, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilmhoff 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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