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Weihofen Family History

Weihofen 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, Weiher, Leinonen, Weiden, Heinonen, Whiffen, Westhoven

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Where is the Weihofen family from?

You can see how Weihofen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weihofen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Weihofen family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weihofen's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Weihofen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Weihofen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weihofen 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Weihofen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Weihofen. For the veterans among your Weihofen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weihofen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Weihofen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Weihofen in 1959 was 65, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weihofen 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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