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Wellenhofer Family History

Wellenhofer 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: Kelnhofer, Ellender, Ellenbogen, Meyerhofer, Altenhofen, Wellner

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Where is the Wellenhofer family from?

You can see how Wellenhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellenhofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wellenhofer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wellenhofer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wellenhofer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wellenhofer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Wellenhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellenhofer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wellenhofer. 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 155 military records available for the last name Wellenhofer. For the veterans among your Wellenhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellenhofer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Wellenhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wellenhofer in 1965 was 79, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wellenhofer 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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