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Wamhof Family History

Wamhof 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: Wamhoff, Wemhoff, Warhol, Imhof, Wachob, Samson, Aho, Washer, Amos

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Where is the Wamhof family from?

You can see how Wamhof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wamhof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wamhof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wamhof families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wamhof's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wamhof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wamhof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Wamhof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wamhof 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Wamhof. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wamhof. For the veterans among your Wamhof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wamhof lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wamhof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wamhof in 1966 was 72, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wamhof 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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