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Woerdehoff Family History

Woerdehoff 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: Nordhoff, Federoff, Kerkhoff, Wemhoff, Westerhoff, Westhoff

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Where is the Woerdehoff family from?

You can see how Woerdehoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woerdehoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woerdehoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Woerdehoff families living in Iowa. This was about 81% of all the recorded Woerdehoff's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Woerdehoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woerdehoff 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 Woerdehoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woerdehoff. 29% of Woerdehoff men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Cattle Buyer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

What Woerdehoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Woerdehoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woerdehoff 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Woerdehoff. 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 73 military records available for the last name Woerdehoff. For the veterans among your Woerdehoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woerdehoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Woerdehoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Woerdehoff in 1966 was 78, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woerdehoff 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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